Job Description

Our client, a Crown Corporation located in Ottawa, is seeking an HR Analyst for a full-time 6-month contract opportunity (potential of extension). This role is a critical support position within a small but dynamic HR team and involves a blend of HRIS data management, recruitment coordination, pension administration and HR project support.

Work Arrangement:

• Hybrid model: 1 day per week in office with an expectation to be in office for onsite team days.
• Occasional travel within Ontario (within 2 to 3 hour drive from Ottawa)
• Flexibility required at the beginning for training, which may require more frequent onsite presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support ongoing HRIS initiatives, including updates, records management, data reporting, and process automation.
• Generate standard and custom reports for metrics such as headcount, turnover, absenteeism, and retention.
• Support ongoing automation initiatives, including documentation of HRIS processes and how-to guide.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment logistics (e.g., posting jobs, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks).
• Collaborate with internal teams on crafting interview questions and recruitment processes.
• Maintain applicant tracking systems and support workforce expansion plans.
• Assist with various HR projects such as benefits administration improvements, internal policy updates, and document management enhancements.
• Participate in process audits, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives within the HR function.
• Contribute to strategic HR planning efforts, including organizational design and restructuring activities.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources or related field. 
• At least 5 years of experience working in Human Resources with at least 3 years working in a HR Analyst or similar position.
• Existing reliability or security clearance required.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS platforms. Experience with Dayforce is ideal.
• Experience working with SharePoint.
• Pension and benefit administration experience is desired
• HR experience within the public sector, federal agencies, or crown corporations required.