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BDC HR DATA SPECIALIST in Montreal, Canada

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

  • Flexible and competitive benefits , including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few

  • In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days , sick days as necessary , and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

  • A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

  • Opportunities for learning , training and development , and much more...

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a member of BDC’s HCMS team, the HR Data Specialist will play a crucial role in implementing and maintaining the HR data management framework and processes within the organization. Aligned with the corporate vision and data architecture, the incumbent will also consolidate the HR data governance principles and their links with HR processes.

As such, your primary focus will be to work collaboratively with various departments and teams to ensure the successful implementation of the HR data framework and the adherence to the HR data governance principles and practices, to develop insightful dashboard and self-service capacity for multiple stakeholders, and to define the proper foundation for predictive HR analysis.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

  • Implement HR data management framework and processes compliant with BDC’s governance framework established by the Data Office.

  • Define, implement and maintain a HR data catalog and data definition.

  • Develop and implement data management strategies and governance to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security.

  • Build and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and HR metrics to support data-driven decision-making.

  • Develop insightful dashboard and self-service practices for multiple stakeholders across the organization.

  • Ensure ingestion, organization, handling and preparation of data for stakeholders’ usage.

  • Support teams in extracting and manipulating data.

  • Establish and document HR data needs, advise and train in data interpretation and use.

  • Define the roadmap for building the foundation for predictive HR analysis.

  • Work closely with the Workday Functional Analysts and IT to establish data lineage/association rules and definitions.

  • Identify data risks and ensure the protection of personal information.

  • Represents the HR function in various committees relative to HR data.

  • Collaborate closely with Business, Risk, IT, Compliance and Infosec teams to integrate data governance initiatives seamlessly and promote a collaborative data governance culture.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in quantitative area.

  • 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, or data quality roles within the banking industry or a similar domain.

  • Demonstrated understanding of data governance principles, data management practices, and compliance requirements.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify data governance challenges and develop effective solutions.

  • Familiarity with data management tools and technologies, metadata management, data lineage and data quality.

  • Knowledge of Workday HR Systemand its analytical capabilities.

  • Excellent communication, teamwork, coordination, and consensus building skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and promote data governance awareness throughout the organization.

  • Proficient in both written and spoken English and French to facilitate communication within a bilingual work environment.

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers , we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca .

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

BDC is a bank unlike any other. We are the only bank dedicated exclusively to the development of Canadian businesses. The only institution whose purpose is to promote the growth of the Canadian economy by focusing on the success of small and medium-sized businesses, with a human touch and a genuine presence. At BDC, we’re changing people’s and businesses’ lives for the better. That’s what makes us unique as a bank.

That’s why we are banking at another level.

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