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The Opportunity

Job classification: P5944 - Business Analyst

Salary range: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00

Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.

Hours per week: 37.5

Deadline to apply: June 29th, 2026 by 10AM

*Note: This role is designated as onsite, with an expectation of working in the office three days per week and the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week.

The HR Business Analyst, Reporting & Analytics plays a key role in advancing SAIT’s HR systems, reporting, and data analytics capabilities. This position partners closely with HR, IT, and institutional stakeholders to translate business needs into effective solutions that improve processes, enhance data quality, and enable informed decision-making across the employee lifecycle.

The role combines business analysis, process improvement, and data analysis, with a strong focus on optimizing HR systems, strengthening reporting and insights, and supporting continuous improvement across HR operations. The ideal candidate brings experience in HR technology, strong analytical capability, and the ability to influence stakeholders and drive meaningful change.

### Position Summary

Business Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement

Translate business needs into clear functional and technical requirements

Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to gather, validate, and prioritize requirements

Partner with HR SMEs, project teams, and technical teams to define and deliver effective solutions

Maintain stakeholder engagement throughout the delivery lifecycle

Process Improvement & Documentation

Map current and future state processes, including gap analyses

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and user experience across HR processes

Document business processes, system requirements, and release updates

HR Systems & Solution Delivery

Support the configuration, enhancement, and optimization of HR systems and tools

Collaborate with technical teams and vendors to ensure quality solution delivery

Identify risks related to systems, processes, or data, and recommend mitigation strategies

Support initiatives across the full project lifecycle (analysis through implementation, including testing phases)

Data, Reporting & Insights

Extract, analyze, and interpret HR and operational data to identify trends and insights

Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations using tools such as Argos and Power BI

Support data governance practices by improving data quality, consistency, and integrity

Continuous Improvement & Team Contribution

Contribute to the evolution of business analysis standards, procedures, and practices

Lead or support initiatives that enhance HR operations, reporting, and system capability

Foster a collaborative, positive, and engaged team environment

### What you bring

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field

3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, ideally within HR, analytics, or enterprise systems

Strong understanding of HR processes (e.g., onboarding, employee lifecycle, case management)

Experience working with HR systems such as Banner, Cornerstone, ServiceNow, or similar platforms

Demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate business needs into system and reporting solutions

Experience developing dashboards using Argos, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools

Experience supporting projects through the full project lifecycle

Strong analytical, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Understanding of data governance, privacy, and security considerations in HR environments

Nice to Have:

Exposure to system integrations across HR platforms

Familiarity with Agile or iterative delivery approaches

Business Analysis certification (e.g., CBAP)

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.

Together, we build bold futures

At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:

- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing

- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported

- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate

- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account

- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses

- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence

- Excellent dining options on campus

- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

And the perks keep on coming!

About SAIT

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.

We’re committed to community and belonging 

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.

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