Analytics Consultant, Benefits & Wellbeing
Top Benefits
About the role
Department HRHSE Total Rewards
Posted date July 30, 2025
Closing date August 13, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded
Description
This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.
In accordance with the Handbook of Employment for Management and Professional Staff (Excluded), this position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary which will be commensurate with qualifications.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton OR Enterprise Square.
Working at the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
Working for the Human Resources, Health Safety and Environment (HRHSE)
“Hire great people and give them freedom to be awesome.” — Andrew Mason
Thriving organizations are built on people. The Human Resources, Health Safety and Environment (HRHSE) portfolio is composed of exceptional people creating a people-focused culture to support the institution's vision.
We are committed to questioning the status quo, driving excellence, and leading with purpose. We lead with purpose in creating a workplace culture that supports the institution in strengthening its core teaching, research, community engagement, and student enrichment experience.
HRHSE is a values-based portfolio; we incorporate our values of trust, accountability, relationship building and safety in everything we do. Our employees are committed to living our values and are grounded in the conviction that leadership should be demonstrated, encouraged and supported at all levels of the institution.
In HRHSE, we are made up of six teams that are responsible for providing the highest quality services to our campus community; Total Rewards, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Health, Safety and Environment, Employee and Labour Relations and HR Service Partnerships.
Join our practical, results-driven, energized, and engaged team and see firsthand how we live our values, drive change and lead with purpose
Position Summary
The Benefits and Wellbeing Analytics Consultant is a specialized contributor within the Total Rewards team, accountable for applying advanced data analytics, strategic insight, and subject matter expertise to inform and optimize the design, delivery, and governance of the University’s benefits, pension, and wellbeing programs. This position plays a critical role in delivering actionable intelligence to support executive decision-making related to disability management, leave programs, retirement readiness, program utilization and workplace wellbeing.
Reporting to the Manager, Benefits and Wellbeing, the Consultant acts as a thought partner in advancing analytics maturity within Human Resources, Health, Safety and Environment (HRHSE), ensuring that programs are cost-effective, evidence-informed, compliant and aligned with workforce needs and institutional priorities. The successful incumbent will demonstrate leadership in interpreting complex data trends, producing compelling reporting and recommendations, and serving as a trusted advisor on benefits, pension, and well-being analytics.
Duties
The Analytics Consultant exercises expert-level judgment in designing analytical frameworks and delivering insights that influence major institutional decisions regarding benefits, pension, and employee well-being. The role operates with a high degree of independence and strategic impact, with key responsibilities including:
- Managing multi-source data sets across complex, interdependent programs
- Advising on compliance and regulatory frameworks such as the Canada Revenue Agency, Alberta Pension Services, and provincial employment standards.
- Shaping analytical methodologies that influence plan design, policy, and long-term financial planning.
- Lead the review of existing benefit programs, review enhancement opportunities and implement changes under the guidance of the Manager, Benefits & Wellbeing.
The Analytics Consultantworks independently within defined policies but has the opportunity to shape analytical methodologies and reporting frameworks to improve HR data capabilities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business, Human Resources, Actuarial Science, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in benefits, pension, wellbeing or total rewards analytics.
- Experience in a large, complex public sector and unionized organization (post-secondary institution, healthcare, or government preferred).
- Certifications (preferred, not required):
- CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist)
- RPA (Retirement Plans Associate)
- GBA (Group Benefits Associate)
- CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources)
- Tableau, Power BI, or SQL Certification
Knowledge
- Comprehensive understanding of group benefits and pension arrangements, including defined benefit (DB), defined contribution (DC), and hybrid models, with working knowledge of wellness program design in large institutional settings.
- In-depth familiarity with regulatory frameworks, including Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Alberta Employment Standards, and pension governance policies.
- Sound understanding of provincial and federal compliance requirements related to pension and benefits administration.
- Proficient in HR data governance principles, privacy legislation (e.g., FOIP) and institutional reporting standards.
- Demonstrated experience conducting comparative analysis and benchmarking using industry data from sources such as Mercer, Korn Ferry, Conference Board of Canada, and WTW.
Skills / Competencies
- Expert technical proficiency in data analysis using Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms.
- Ability to interpret complex data sets to identify trends, build financial forecasts, and support scenario planning.
- Proficient in developing business intelligence tools and dynamic dashboards that translate data into actionable insights and inform strategic decision-making.
- Clear and effective communicator, capable of presenting findings to both technical and non-technical audiences through reports, briefings, and visual storytelling.
- Exceptional attention to detail in data management, with a strong commitment to confidentiality and compliance.
- Agile and solution-focused, with the ability to adapt to evolving priorities and contribute to continuous process and program improvements.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight August 13, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. Home to more than 39,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff, the university has an annual budget of $1.7 billion and attracts nearly $450 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A offers close to 400 rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 18 faculties on five campuses. The university has more than 250,000 alumni worldwide.
The university and its people remain dedicated to the promise made in 1908 by founding president Henry Marshall Tory that knowledge shall be used for “uplifting the whole people."
Analytics Consultant, Benefits & Wellbeing
Top Benefits
About the role
Department HRHSE Total Rewards
Posted date July 30, 2025
Closing date August 13, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded
Description
This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.
In accordance with the Handbook of Employment for Management and Professional Staff (Excluded), this position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary which will be commensurate with qualifications.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton OR Enterprise Square.
Working at the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
Working for the Human Resources, Health Safety and Environment (HRHSE)
“Hire great people and give them freedom to be awesome.” — Andrew Mason
Thriving organizations are built on people. The Human Resources, Health Safety and Environment (HRHSE) portfolio is composed of exceptional people creating a people-focused culture to support the institution's vision.
We are committed to questioning the status quo, driving excellence, and leading with purpose. We lead with purpose in creating a workplace culture that supports the institution in strengthening its core teaching, research, community engagement, and student enrichment experience.
HRHSE is a values-based portfolio; we incorporate our values of trust, accountability, relationship building and safety in everything we do. Our employees are committed to living our values and are grounded in the conviction that leadership should be demonstrated, encouraged and supported at all levels of the institution.
In HRHSE, we are made up of six teams that are responsible for providing the highest quality services to our campus community; Total Rewards, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Health, Safety and Environment, Employee and Labour Relations and HR Service Partnerships.
Join our practical, results-driven, energized, and engaged team and see firsthand how we live our values, drive change and lead with purpose
Position Summary
The Benefits and Wellbeing Analytics Consultant is a specialized contributor within the Total Rewards team, accountable for applying advanced data analytics, strategic insight, and subject matter expertise to inform and optimize the design, delivery, and governance of the University’s benefits, pension, and wellbeing programs. This position plays a critical role in delivering actionable intelligence to support executive decision-making related to disability management, leave programs, retirement readiness, program utilization and workplace wellbeing.
Reporting to the Manager, Benefits and Wellbeing, the Consultant acts as a thought partner in advancing analytics maturity within Human Resources, Health, Safety and Environment (HRHSE), ensuring that programs are cost-effective, evidence-informed, compliant and aligned with workforce needs and institutional priorities. The successful incumbent will demonstrate leadership in interpreting complex data trends, producing compelling reporting and recommendations, and serving as a trusted advisor on benefits, pension, and well-being analytics.
Duties
The Analytics Consultant exercises expert-level judgment in designing analytical frameworks and delivering insights that influence major institutional decisions regarding benefits, pension, and employee well-being. The role operates with a high degree of independence and strategic impact, with key responsibilities including:
- Managing multi-source data sets across complex, interdependent programs
- Advising on compliance and regulatory frameworks such as the Canada Revenue Agency, Alberta Pension Services, and provincial employment standards.
- Shaping analytical methodologies that influence plan design, policy, and long-term financial planning.
- Lead the review of existing benefit programs, review enhancement opportunities and implement changes under the guidance of the Manager, Benefits & Wellbeing.
The Analytics Consultantworks independently within defined policies but has the opportunity to shape analytical methodologies and reporting frameworks to improve HR data capabilities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business, Human Resources, Actuarial Science, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in benefits, pension, wellbeing or total rewards analytics.
- Experience in a large, complex public sector and unionized organization (post-secondary institution, healthcare, or government preferred).
- Certifications (preferred, not required):
- CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist)
- RPA (Retirement Plans Associate)
- GBA (Group Benefits Associate)
- CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources)
- Tableau, Power BI, or SQL Certification
Knowledge
- Comprehensive understanding of group benefits and pension arrangements, including defined benefit (DB), defined contribution (DC), and hybrid models, with working knowledge of wellness program design in large institutional settings.
- In-depth familiarity with regulatory frameworks, including Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Alberta Employment Standards, and pension governance policies.
- Sound understanding of provincial and federal compliance requirements related to pension and benefits administration.
- Proficient in HR data governance principles, privacy legislation (e.g., FOIP) and institutional reporting standards.
- Demonstrated experience conducting comparative analysis and benchmarking using industry data from sources such as Mercer, Korn Ferry, Conference Board of Canada, and WTW.
Skills / Competencies
- Expert technical proficiency in data analysis using Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms.
- Ability to interpret complex data sets to identify trends, build financial forecasts, and support scenario planning.
- Proficient in developing business intelligence tools and dynamic dashboards that translate data into actionable insights and inform strategic decision-making.
- Clear and effective communicator, capable of presenting findings to both technical and non-technical audiences through reports, briefings, and visual storytelling.
- Exceptional attention to detail in data management, with a strong commitment to confidentiality and compliance.
- Agile and solution-focused, with the ability to adapt to evolving priorities and contribute to continuous process and program improvements.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight August 13, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. Home to more than 39,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff, the university has an annual budget of $1.7 billion and attracts nearly $450 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A offers close to 400 rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 18 faculties on five campuses. The university has more than 250,000 alumni worldwide.
The university and its people remain dedicated to the promise made in 1908 by founding president Henry Marshall Tory that knowledge shall be used for “uplifting the whole people."