Sr. Specialist - HR Data and Analytics

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Wealthsimple is on a mission to help everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining what it means to manage your money. Using smart technology we take financial services that are often confusing opaque and expensive and make them transparent and low-cost for everyone. We’re the largest fintech company in Canada with over 4 million users who trust us with more than $50 billion in assets.

Our teams ship often and make an impact with groundbreaking ideas. We're looking for talented people who keep it simple and value collaboration and humility as we continue to create inclusive and high-performing teams where people can be inspired to do their best work.

Please note: This role is a Fixed Term 6 month contract

About the People Team

Our People Operations team is growing to help scale and optimize the People function at Wealthsimple! As an HR Data and Analytics Specialist you’ll play a critical role in advancing exciting projects while providing analytical and operational support across the business. The HRIS team has already elevated the organization with the successful implementation of Workday and the ongoing growth of our HR technology stack. However this is just the beginning of our Workday journey and we’re looking for someone to make a significant impact on the future of HR data reporting and analytics at Wealthsimple. Join us as we shape the future of People Operations through data-driven insights and innovative solutions!

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Data Governance: Establish and maintain HR data governance processes to ensure accuracy consistency and compliance.

• HR Metrics & Analytics: Define align and improve HR metrics identifying gaps and future needs. Develop reports and dashboards using Workday and other tools to provide actionable insights.

• Custom Reporting: Develop and maintain simple to complex reports utilizing Workday and additional data sources to deliver clear insightful reports and dashboards. Develop and automate HR data analysis by building data models and creating visualizations to support effective storytelling and decision-making.

• Tooling & Implementation: Research and evaluate HR analytics tools supporting business cases for implementation.

• Testing & Documentation: Test system updates and features and create comprehensive documentation including user guides and data dictionaries.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in data quality reporting and analytics while identifying opportunities for optimization.

• Project Support: Assist in the planning testing and rollout of HR tech related projects

What we're looking for:

• Relevant Work Experience: Experience in HR Analytics HR Operations or HR Data Management.

• 3+ years of experience working with HR systems including Workday reporting and analytics with exposure to tools like Power BI Tableau or similar platforms.

• Proven experience building maintaining and enhancing HR reports dashboards and metrics to provide actionable insights.

• Strong understanding of HR processes data governance and workforce analytics.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel and familiarity with data visualization tools.

• Comfortable working with large data sets identifying trends and generating clear insights.

• Thrives in a fast-paced high-growth environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.

• Resourceful and adaptable with the ability to navigate ambiguity and create structure where needed.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills ensuring clarity and alignment with stakeholders.

• Proactive and self-motivated demonstrating accountability initiative and a mindset of continuous improvement.

• Passion for learning and developing new skills in HR data reporting and analytics tools.

Why Wealthsimple?

🤑 Competitive salary

📈 Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple Work

🌴 Generous PTO offerings

🌎 A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow Women of Wealthsimple Black @ WS)

We’re a remote-first team with over 1000 employees coast to coast in North America. Be a part of our Canadian success story and help shape the financial future of millions — join us!

Read our Culture Manual and learn more about how we work.

DEI Statement

At Wealthsimple we are building products for a diverse world and we need a diverse team to do that successfully. We strongly encourage applications from everyone regardless of race religion colour national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status or disability status.

Accessibility Statement

Wealthsimple provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond please let us know and we will work with you to provide the necessary support and make reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs.