WestJet Looking for Business Analyst, People Systems at Calgary, AB Full Time

Why WestJet:

Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we’re going global.

Join us and love where you’re going.

Remote Work:

This position is eligible for remote work, within Canada, under our mobile workforce program.

Overview of role:

Are you someone who loves to dig into complex HR problems and figure out how they fit into the bigger picture? Do you like to process map and figure out where there are gaps? Do you look beyond what is said and ask deep questions about the why and how? Then this might be the position for you!

WestJet is seeking a Permanent full-time Business Analyst, People Systems to join our People Systems team. This individual will play a critical role in our people system documentation, requirements gathering and process documentation. This person will be working with both business stakeholders as well as our team of analysts and specialists to understand upstream and downstream impacts, critical requirements, and process for all our HR processes requiring configuration in our systems.

Key deliverables include:

• Act as a conduit between our people configuring the systems and the business stakeholders to help analyze the problem statement, scope, requirements, process, and critical impacts
• Supporting the Program Manager and critical team members in documentation of configurations and processes
• Take high level requests and dig deeper, translating them into functional specifications
• Working with the Program Manager, identify areas for process improvement, including support of implementation
• Assist team members and stakeholders in the creation of business practices and procedures

Experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years’ experience as a business analyst
• 2-5 years’ experience in HR or HR systems
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Go getter with the ability to be agile and adaptable to change
• Demonstrated abilities in conceptual and analytical thinking, problem solving, facilitation and requirement gathering
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrates sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters.
• Success Factors, JDE and SQL experience are considered a strong asset
• Lean expertise and practices are considered a strong asset

The benefits of being a WestJetter:

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

About WestJet Group of Companies

Together with WestJet’s regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.

Our Safety Promise

At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.

WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet’s operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet’s Alcohol and Drug Policy.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

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