HR Data & Insights Analyst – Hybrid & Impactful Analytics

Macquarie University; Ryde; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking

Job summary

Macquarie University seeks an experienced HR Data and Insights Analyst to turn workforce information into usable dashboards and insights for leadership across the University and its entities. You will translate large datasets into actionable recommendations for planning, budgeting, and daily decision-making.

Reporting to the Head of Workforce Planning and Insights, you will collaborate with HR Shared Services, IT, BI, and Finance to deliver timely reports, governance, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in HR, analytics or related field.
• Experience in workforce reporting, people analytics and BI in a large organisation.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and translate into insights for senior leaders.
• Proficiency with Power BI or similar tools and advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of data governance, validation and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Partner with University leaders and stakeholders to understand reporting requirements.
• Provide forecasting, scenario modelling and analytics to inform planning and budgeting.
• Analyse workforce data and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Coordinate preparation of workforce reports for internal and external requirements.
• Develop and improve workforce data standards, reporting methodologies and quality controls.
• Design and maintain dashboards and analytical tools meeting stakeholder needs.
• Keep up with developments in analytics and data management.

Skills

Workforce analytics

Dashboard reporting

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Time management

Education

Degree in HR or Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Databases

HRIS / reporting platforms

Job description

Macquarie University seeks an experienced HR Data and Insights Analyst to turn workforce information into usable dashboards and insights for leadership across the University and its entities. You will translate large datasets into actionable recommendations for planning, budgeting, and daily decision-making.

Reporting to the Head of Workforce Planning and Insights, you will collaborate with HR Shared Services, IT, BI, and Finance to deliver timely reports, governance, and continuous improvement