Director & Global Head of HR Analytics and Data Office

Is this role right for you?

In this role, you will:

• Lead the transformation of Global HR’s data, analytics, reporting and visualization capabilities to improve data-driven decision making and accelerate insights at scale to help each line of business optimize human capital.
• Drive applied employee research, data mining, analytical/statistical methodology, behavioral science and the development of predictive models to further our understanding of the workforce and enhance employee experience.
• Lead advanced analytics to drive actionable insights to propel human capital decision making and build behavioral science capabilities to enhance employee understanding and awareness.
• Partner closely with IT to develop data engineering pipelines, advance technology capabilities (i.e., software, infrastructure and data pipelines) to better leverage AI, machine learning and cloud-based tools.
• Develop a programmatic approach to increase data literacy and adoption across Global Human Resources in order to enhance advice capabilities and to deliver impactful human capital insights for each line of business.
• Manage the design, development and implementation of data strategies, data standards, data procedures, data governance and data security to support Global Human Resources and ensure alignment with the Bank’s Data Governance Framework.
• Establish data quality rules, standards and thresholds and ensure appropriate data quality monitoring practices are in place; lead the identification and root-cause analysis of data quality issues and support remediation efforts in a timely manner based on priority.
• Develop teams and create a high performing culture that nurtures talent and helps bring to life our values of collaboration, growth, and respect.
• Manage direct reports and the broader department to achieve organizational goals in accordance with company policies and practices.
• Create an effective work environment by developing a common vision, setting clear objectives, expecting teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance, maintaining open communications and encourage high level of engagement across the team.
• Build a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviors; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and, managing succession and development planning for the team.
• Create an environment in which the team pursues effective and efficient operations of the respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values and Code of Conduct, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We’d love to work with you if you have:

• Post-Secondary degree in a quantitative /computer science /data & analytics field. Relevant Master’s Degree is desirable. A minimum of seven or more years of progressive, relevant and practical experience in people analytics and data management; a proven track record of success in analytical reporting and the implementation/management of supporting technology systems.
• Expert understanding of data management structure, big data, business requirements, analytics, reporting delivery – incl Enterprise Data Lake, database management & technology reporting tools (PowerBI) and coding languages.
• Experienced in leading applied employee research and knowledge of behavioral science and industrial/organizational psychology.
• Excellent knowledge of Statistics (SAS, SPSS), Data Mining (MS SQL), Business Intelligence and Office Automation software packages including good knowledge of computer languages.
• Strong project management skills with a proven ability to work independently and proactively to drive data management and analytics efforts.
• Leadership and communication skills required to manage, prioritize and execute diverse activities and projects concurrently. Also, collaborative leadership skills to drive people development and strong team growth.
• Integrity, high attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy are critical to ensure quality outputs. Solid organizational interpersonal and communication skills and be able to direct varied activities within tight time frames.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential in dealing with many senior internal and external parties, as well as preparing reports for Executive Management.