Head of People Analytics & Workforce Strategy (Hybrid)

Macquarie University; Sydney; On-site; AUD 198,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking options

Extensive training and professional PD

Onsite childcare facilities

Onsite vacation care during school hol

Discounted health insurance

Subsidised membership at Sport & Aquat

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics

Job summary

Macquarie University is seeking a strategic Head of Workforce Planning and HR Data Insights to lead enterprise workforce analytics and reporting. You will establish contemporary capabilities, link people data to budgets and plans, and guide credible insights for executive decision-making across the University Group.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will build a high-impact team, shape data governance, and advance analytics using AI and BI tools to anticipate future workforce needs and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in workforce planning, people analytics and/or HR reporting in a large, complex organisation.
• Proven record of scenario modelling and workforce forecasting that informs budget and operating plans.
• Translating workforce data into clear insights and recommendations for executive audiences.
• Experience establishing data governance standards, definitions and reporting frameworks, focusing on data quality.
• Working knowledge of workforce compliance and reporting obligations (e.g., WGEA, sector statistical collections, remuneration benchmarking).
• Experience with HRIS, business intelligence and analytics tools; interest in applying AI.
• Experience guiding and developing a team with a collaborative, service-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Guide enterprise workforce planning cycles and scenario modelling that shape the budget, operating plans and strategic initiatives, and embed the University's workforce planning framework.
• Work with the Chief People Officer and HR leadership to identify workforce risks, capability gaps and future requirements, turning insight into prioritized action.
• Build and oversee an enterprise-wide people analytics and workforce intelligence function delivering reporting and evidence-based advice.
• Set shared HR data governance standards and reporting frameworks with HR Shared Services on data quality.
• Oversee workforce compliance and external reporting obligations (e.g., Higher Education Statistics Collection, WGEA) to ensure accuracy.
• Partner with IT and BI teams to improve workforce systems and apply emerging technologies such as AI.
• Guide and develop a team of workforce planning and analytics professionals and foster collaboration and data literacy.

Skills

Workforce planning

People analytics

HR reporting

Data governance

Team leadership

Tools

HRIS

BI tools

AI

Job description

Macquarie University is seeking a strategic Head of Workforce Planning and HR Data Insights to lead enterprise workforce analytics and reporting. You will establish contemporary capabilities, link people data to budgets and plans, and guide credible insights for executive decision-making across the University Group.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will build a high-impact team, shape data governance, and advance analytics using AI and BI tools to anticipate future workforce needs and