HR Data and Insights Analyst

Macquarie University; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 126,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking options

Extensive training and professional...

Onsite childcare facilities

Onsite vacation care during school hol

Discounted health insurance

Subsidised membership at our Sport & A

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite GP, imaging, and physio clinics

Job summary

Macquarie University is seeking an experienced analyst to partner with university leaders and HR teams to deliver reporting and analytics solutions. You will forecast workforce needs, model scenarios and develop dashboards that support budgeting and governance.

The role requires strong data literacy, stakeholder communication, and knowledge of Power BI and Excel; familiarity with workforce data standards and regulatory reporting is desirable.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Human Resources, Data Analytics or a related discipline, and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience in workforce reporting, people analytics, BI and/or workforce data analysis in a large organisation.
• Strong analysis and problem‑solving skills with ability to translate data into insights for decisions.
• Experience building reports and dashboards using BI tools such as Power BI, with Excel and databases.
• Knowledge of data governance, validation and quality assurance to maintain data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Partner with university leaders and HR teams to understand reporting needs and deliver analytics solutions.
• Provide workforce forecasting, scenario modelling and reporting for budgeting and decision‑making.
• Analyse establishment, movement and capability data; convert into meaningful reports and insights.
• Coordinate workforce reports and data submissions for internal and external requirements.
• Develop and improve workforce data standards, definitions and reporting methodologies.
• Design and maintain workforce dashboards and analytical tools meeting stakeholder needs.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Advanced Excel

Education

Degree in HR/Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Databases

Reporting platforms

Job description

$126,306–$140,543 per annum (HEW Level 8), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading Full-time, continuing position Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus

About the Role

Reporting to the Head, Workforce Planning and Insights, you will:

• Partner with University leaders, HR Business Partners, HR Shared Services, Finance, HR Applications (IT) and Business Intelligence and Reporting teams to understand workforce information requirements and deliver effective reporting and analytical solutions.
• Provide specialist workforce planning and analytics expertise through workforce forecasting, scenario modelling and reporting that informs workforce planning, budgeting and decision-making, and contributes to implementation of the University’s workforce planning framework.
• Analyse and model workforce establishment, composition, movement and capability data, converting complex information into meaningful reports, actionable insights and recommendations for HR, University and entity leaders.
• Coordinate the preparation and management of workforce reports and data submissions for internal and external requirements, including the Higher Education Statistics Collection, Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), remuneration benchmarking surveys, University rankings and governance reporting.
• Progress the implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of workforce data standards, definitions, reporting methodologies and quality controls, working with HR Shared Services on data validation, reconciliation and quality assurance to maintain accuracy, consistency and integrity of workforce information.
• Work with HR, HR Applications (IT) and Business Intelligence and Reporting teams to design, build, maintain and continuously improve workforce reports, dashboards and analytical tools that meet stakeholder requirements and deliver accurate, timely and relevant information.
• Keep pace with contemporary developments and emerging practices in workforce analytics, business intelligence and data management, identifying opportunities to strengthen the University’s workforce intelligence capability.

About Us

The Workforce Planning and Data Insights team is one of four specialist teams working with the Chief People Officer, HR Business Partners and University leaders, alongside Talent Acquisition, Capability, Culture and Inclusion, and Employee Relations. The team delivers the University’s workforce planning, people analytics, HR reporting and workforce intelligence activities, including the annual workforce planning cycle and establishment oversight, data insights and trends for leaders, operational HR reporting, remuneration benchmarking and gender pay gap analysis, and insights from employee listening.

About You

You’re an experienced analyst who can move seamlessly between detailed data analysis and strategic conversations with senior leaders. You bring the technical expertise to develop practical, user‑focused reporting solutions and the ability to translate complex data into clear, meaningful insights for audiences with varying levels of data literacy.

Selection Criteria

• Relevant degree in Human Resources, Data Analytics or a related discipline, and/or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in workforce reporting, people analytics, business intelligence and/or workforce data analysis within a large and complex organisation.
• Advanced analysis and problem‑solving capability, with proven ability to interpret complex datasets, identify trends and issues, and convert findings into meaningful insights and recommendations that inform strategic and operational decision‑making.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing and maintaining reports, dashboards and analytical solutions using business intelligence and data visualisation tools such as Power BI or similar, including advanced Excel and experience with databases, workforce information systems and reporting platforms.
• Experience in data validation, reconciliation, quality assurance and the application of data governance principles to maintain data accuracy, consistency and integrity.
• Proven ability to interpret business and stakeholder requirements and turn them into effective reporting, visualisation and analytical solutions, with well‑developed stakeholder management skills and the ability to explain complex data and insights clearly.
• Well‑developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and deliver accurate, timely outputs.
• Familiarity with workforce‑related legislation and regulatory reporting requirements including WGEA and the Higher Education Statistics Collection.
• Knowledge of contemporary workforce analytics practices, data modelling, automation and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence. (Desirable)
• Experience in higher education or a similarly complex, multi‑entity organisation. (Desirable)

Why Join Us

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five‑star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Extensive training and professional development programmes
• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
• Onsite vacation care during school holidays
• Discounted health insurance
• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential support
• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre‑employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role‑required pre‑employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account.

Applications Close: Applications will close on Friday, 27th November, at 11:59 pm AEDT.

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University.

What we offer

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Extensive training and professional development programmes
• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
• Onsite vacation care during school holidays
• Discounted health insurance
• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential support
• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

Discover our beautiful campus

Just 15km from Sydney’s CBD and with access to Australia’s only dedicated university metro station, our Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park offers a vibrant and inspiring place to work—right in one of the world’s greatest cities. Take a look at our campus.