Financial Analyst- Scheduling

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• Responsible for optimizing and creating weekly department schedules aligning labour to department volume. 

• Maintains adherence to CBA standards in all scheduling-related tasks. 

• Tracks department productivity daily and makes staffing recommendations to departments. 

• Observe departments to understand business volumes and staffing needs/opportunities. 

• Assists in all scheduling and administrative responsibilities for the assigned areas of the Property. 

• Approves and corrects time, monitors daily departmental time reports, and adjusts job/department codes as necessary. 

• Assists Human Resources/Payroll with PTO, LOA, Attendance, Payroll, and other administrative support duties. 

• Assists Human Resources/Payroll by communicating changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, job titles, and development/division transfers. 

• Maintains employee confidence and protects all sensitive/personal information. 

• Return phone calls and inquiries promptly. 

• Provides superior internal service to all Operators and team members helpfully and responsively. 

• Creates a welcoming and responsive environment for all team members. 

• Assists on special assignments, reporting, and/or other administration as assigned. 

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor – Planning & Analysis. 

• Attend seminars/training when needed. 

• Meet with executives & heads of departments for all scheduling related needs. 

Skills

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment. 

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. 

• Meticulous, organized and accurate 

• Must be self-motivated, able to work under pressure, and handle situations in a timely manner. 

• Extreme confidentiality. 

• Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed. 

• Must possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills 

• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests. 

• Able to work effectively in a team environment or independently 

• Analyze and think creatively about the operations of the entire casino. 

• Ability to simultaneously manage several projects, and not be frustrated by changing priorities and unforeseen obstacles to achieving objectives   

Physical Demands 

• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time. 

• Ability to walk distances. 

• Ability to lift 30 to 40 lbs. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, colour, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

• The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced, and often crowded and noisy. May be exposed to casino-related environmental factors including, but not limited to excessive noise and constant exposure to the general public.  

• Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.  Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Education and Experience 

• College Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Statistics or a related field preferred.  

• Minimum two (2) year of related experience in financial analysis, marketing, and operational analysis, or equivalent experience. 

• Must be technically skilled and have experience using data analysis tools, including MS Office products. Must be able to learn relevant industry database applications and software quickly.   
• Requires an advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel 

• Knowledge of Virtual Roster/Kronos preferred 

• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive projects with competing demands for resources 

• Strong analytical skills , including (but not exclusive to) financial modelling, operation reviews, statistical analytics, optimization analytics, business volumes, etc.    

• Must be technically skilled and have experience using data analysis tools, including MS Office products.  Must be able to learn relevant industry database applications and software quickly.   

• Must be able to manage numerous projects simultaneously at various stages of development 

• Must be able to work in a deadline-oriented environment, regularly meet/exceed service level agreement requirements, and provide excellent internal customer service 
• Must be at least 19 years of age 

Working Conditions:

• Duties and responsibilities are typically performed in a highly regulated and controlled environment, but there will be times where you will need to be on the Casino Floor to complete job functions as outlined or pass through this area. On the Casino Floor, you may be exposed to casino-related environmental factors including, but not limited to, excessive noise.

Closing

Hard Rock Ottawa values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Hard Rock International is an equal opportunity employer. We live our motto LOVE ALL – SERVE ALL, and strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture for every team member.

We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please contact Human Resources at hrnotify@hrcottawa.com if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.