Workforce Analyst

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

This role supports the Shoppers Drug Mart HR Client group, and is central to the Employee Relations Group, responsible for developing reporting tools and dashboards for updates to leadership, including the President. The colleague manages regular tracking and reporting processes and responds to ad-hoc requests for people data and analytics.

What You'll Do:

· Support the execution of and reporting on the Associate Owner Survey and the Retail Engagement Survey

· Analyze large data sets from multiple systems (Dayforce, Workday, Workforce Management, MS Forms, Qualtrics etc.) and transform this data into various reporting formats, including dashboards and PowerPoint presentations

· Contribute to continuous improvements & best practices to influence human resources strategies.

· Assist Director and HRBPs with research, analysis and implementation of programs, reports and projects as required

· Build and foster partnerships with business COEs, and cross-functional teams as the primary contact for people analytics and reporting

· Lead the gathering of requirements, design, development, testing and change management for Workday implementation in the franchise retail environment

· Recommend and implement solutions based on issue analysis and business impact

· Develop solutions based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs, ensuring solutions return stakeholder value and business results

· Promote reporting automation, self-service, and a culture of data-driven decisions

· In partnership with the Total Rewards team and the benefits plan provider, administer annual benefits renewal for Associates and their retail employees

· Processing of invoices related to central HR materials and managing inventory of materials available to stores

· Management of the HR portal, central HR inboxes, making updates to store HR policies and procedures

What You'll Need:

· Post-secondary education preferably in analytics or data analysis. Human Resources background combined with strong data analysis skills also desirable

· 1 - 3 years progressive related experience

· Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and to present data effectively to varying audiences

· Strong integrity with ability to maintain confidentiality and manage highly sensitive information.

· Solid computer skills required in MS Office

· Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.

· Customer focused and able to nurture positive customer relationships

· Highly organized and has a high degree of attention to detail

· Strong analytical skills and superior ability to problem-solve

· Exceptional commitment to customer service with strong sense of urgency

· Highly motivated, self-starter, requiring little direction

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.