HR Data Analyst

Location: Kingston, Ontario, Hybrid work model with flexibility based on project requirements Language: English, strong written and verbal communication skills required

Duration: 18-month term contract

Background Check Requirement: Must be eligible to complete applicable background and reference checks

Our client is seeking a Data Analyst to join its Human Resources Systems & Analysis team during an exciting period of transformation and systems enhancement. This role will play a key part in supporting a major institutional budget tool implementation, helping ensure HR data is accurate, integrated, and translated into meaningful insights that support workforce planning and operational decision-making.

Working closely with HR, Finance, IT, and project stakeholders, you’ll contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives focused on reporting, forecasting, data validation, and systems integration. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges, collaborating across departments, and contributing to projects that have a direct impact on the employee experience and organizational planning.

• Join a collaborative and people-focused team that values curiosity, professionalism, and continuous improvement
• Gain exposure to enterprise-wide projects and transformational systems initiatives within a complex organization
• Work alongside experienced HR systems and business analysis professionals in a highly collaborative setting
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model that supports balance while maintaining strong team connection
• Contribute to meaningful work that supports long-term planning, operational excellence, and data-driven decision making

• You’ll collect, clean, validate, and analyze HR data to support operational and project-based reporting requirements
• You’ll support a major HR-to-budget tool integration initiative, ensuring accurate workforce and compensation data alignment
• In this role, you’ll develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations using business intelligence and reporting tools
• You’ll collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to support integrations, troubleshooting, and project deliverables
• You’ll translate complex data and reporting requirements into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders across the organization
• You’ll contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on data quality, governance, and operational efficiency

• 3+ years of experience in a Data Analyst, HRIS Analyst, Reporting Analyst, or related analytics-focused role
• Experience working with HR systems, ERP platforms, or enterprise data environments, exposure to People Soft is considered an asset
• Strong technical skills using Power BI, SQL, Excel, Tableau, Python, R, or similar analytics and reporting tools
• Demonstrated experience with data validation, reporting, dashboard development, and process analysis
• Experience supporting projects, systems implementations, integrations, or transformation initiatives
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities within a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups
• Experience working within large, complex, or highly regulated organizations is considered an asset