Saskatchewan Blue Cross®, one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, is currently recruiting for a full-time temporary HR Analyst – Total Rewards to join our People & Culture team. This position offers the flexibility to be in-office or participate in hybrid options in our Saskatoon or Regina office locations. This is a temporary position for up to 18 months, with the possibility of extension.

JOB FUNCTION

If you are passionate about people, wellness, data, compensation, benefits and total rewards programs, then we’re looking for you! Reporting directly to the Manager, Total Rewards & Wellness, the successful candidate will work with a dynamic group of People & Culture professionals and will be responsible for the development, implementation, analysis, and administration of our Total Rewards programs. With strong analytical and technical skills combined with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, the HR Analyst – Total Rewards will facilitate, enhance and support total rewards and wellness programs and initiatives.

WHY CHOOSE SASKATCHEWAN BLUE CROSS?

We’re driven by a mission to empower communities on their journey to whole health and wellness, and have a lot of exciting things ahead of us. We’re improving our members’ experiences through investment in our people, technology, services and products. When you join our team, you’re joining an organization where employees are valued, recognized for their contributions and empowered to make us stronger. The wellbeing of our employees, our members, our partners and our communities is at the heart of our operations.

Our industry is evolving fast, and so are we! We’re looking for people who:

• Share our values
• Believe that creating great experiences is totally within their control
• Collaborate and always set others up for success
• Build positive relationships and an understanding of what people’s needs are
• See solutions and possibilities (not problems!)
• Are simply outstanding at what they do

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and provide detailed analysis and recommendations to compensation and total rewards programs, policies and systems to meet organizational objectives and needs
• Analyze, recommend and implement compensation and benefits best practices, trends and cost-effective programs
• Perform compensation market assessments and participate in market surveys; performing thorough analysis and detailed recommendations
• Facilitate, advise and manage processes and detailed calculations related to compensation adjustments and incentive payments
• Conduct evaluation of jobs, consulting with external data and confirming internal alignment to ensure evaluation is informed and relevant
• Assist in the preparation of detailed corporate budgets and reporting for salary and benefits and position management
• Prepare corporate communications related to benefits, total rewards and wellness and facilitate education sessions as necessary
• Provide guidance and direction to employees, team members and leaders on compensation, benefits and total rewards and wellness related matters to ensure programs and delivered efficiently and effectively
• Partner with other People & Culture teams on strategies, processes and program enhancements
• Develop, customize and administer BI reports utilizing the HRIS system to support the department and/or business
• Participate in the maintenance and enhancement of the HRIS system and related processes including but not limited to administration, optimization, security, and troubleshooting
• Update and amend HRIS system configuration and/or act as a SME in the implementation of system enhancements as required to meet functional and business requirements and enhance system efficiency
• Lead projects to support the delivery and achievement of People & Culture’s strategic goals and initiatives
• Accurately process data in the HRIS for employee records and payroll processing (job changes, salary changes, re-organizations, etc.), with all changes completed within payroll schedule deadlines
• Maintain and update applicable processes, documentation and file maintenance
• Participate in cross-training and support activities related to payroll, benefits and pension administration, leave management, and wellness activities to as required
• Other related projects and duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (i.e. Human Resources, Business), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required
• 3+ years of directly related experience within a Human Resources role. Preference will be given to candidates that have worked directly within total rewards and who hold a CPHR designation
• Previous experience working with an HRIS and/or payroll system
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 with advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel and the ability to understand and easily learn new systems
• Strong analytical and data mining capabilities
• An eye for detail, accuracy and analytics and energized by solving complex problems, identifying trends and patterns and developing fact-based solutions
• Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to function in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Ability to deliver high quality work with multiple deadlines
• Works collaboratively by building and maintaining positive working relationships with team members across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including thorough knowledge of business, proficiency with the English language, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic
• Ability to remain calm, think clearly and logically and respond appropriately in sensitive or complex situations
• Competence to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy and ensure confidentiality
• Legally entitled to work in Canada on an unrestricted basis
• Criminal Record and background check satisfactory to Saskatchewan Blue Cross

Saskatchewan Blue Cross is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are also deeply committed to Indigenous inclusion. We recognize the importance of lived experience, cultural knowledge, and traditional leadership. These are valued alongside conventional qualifications as part of our holistic approach to recruitment.