HR Data Analytics Specialist

Posted Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Position: HR Data Analytics Specialist

Location:

Ontario (Burlington or Oakville)
Workplace Flexibility:
We have a hybrid policy where we require a presence in office of minimum 2 days / week.
Status: 12-months contract – Maternity Leave Replacement

Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful insights that drive better people decisions? We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical HR Data Analytics Specialist to support our Human Resources team with data insights, reporting, and system optimization. The successful candidate will help shape how HR metrics are tracked and communicated across the organization by building dashboards, analyzing trends, and supporting the HR team with data-informed decision-making.

Reporting to the HR Operational Excellence Manager, this person will play a key role in shaping the HR analytics function and enabling data-driven HR strategies.

This is a 12-month contract position to cover a maternity leave—an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

At Quadra, we put people first so that together, we can reimagine the possibilities.

Quadra is one of North America's leading chemical and ingredients distributors. We have facilities across Canada and in select markets in the United States. We are a rapidly growing company with long-term commitment for our employees. We are looking for a candidate who will embody our company’s values. We offer you the opportunity to be part of a certified Great Place to Work® collaborative, innovative and determined team within a growing, people-oriented organization.

You will also get to work with dynamic colleagues who are eager to share their knowledge with you.

• Design and create Power BI dashboards, presentations, and reports, providing insights on key HR metrics. Ensure the delivery of predictive analytics and actionable recommendations to drive data-driven decisions across the organization.
• Develop and identify opportunities to optimize current reporting structures, promote self-service analytics in Dayforce to gain efficiency, gain adherence on Dayforce and improve the People Leader ’s Experience.
• Review AI capacity within our system to identify opportunities to accelerate HR processes
• Generate regular and ad-hoc HR reports to support various business units (e.g., headcount, turnover, recruitment metrics, absenteeism, etc.).
• Identify, collect, and validate data from HR systems and other business sources to establish and improve data quality, ensuring accuracy and consistency for ongoing reports.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of HR data to identify trends, anomalies, and forecasts
• Organize and maintain a central list of required HR business reports and ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze various trends and provide insights to support strategies (workforce planning, engagement, LOA, performance, turnover and benefits).
• Present HR data and insights in clear, visual formats for HR and management review.
• Collaborate with HR leaders to identify reporting needs and provide data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with HR team members to support ongoing projects, process improvements, and administrative tasks (third party carrier-feeds, data imports).
• Partner with teammate to enhance HRIS system and improve its reporting functionality.
• Support compliance, audit, and HR data governance activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in HR analytics, HR reporting, or HRIS administration.
• Experience with HR systems (Dayforce, Workday, Bamboo
  
  HR, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and visualization design/tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong understanding of HR metrics, KPIs, and workforce data.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills, autonomous and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear communication skills and ability to…