Time & Attendance Analyst

The Salvation Army Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Free onsite parking

NFP salary packaging

Paid parental leave

Volunteer leave

Salvos Discounts

Job summary

The Salvation Army Australia is seeking an experienced Time & Attendance Analyst to join our People & Culture team in Redfern. You will ensure accurate attendance, rostering, and timekeeping through UKG and Workday, supporting payroll integrity and continuous improvement across time systems.

You will lead the Time & Attendance function, oversee rosters and leave requests, and collaborate with managers to enhance processes while maintaining compliance and excellent stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• Experience with UKG and Workday HCM systems.
• Strong time & attendance and payroll operations knowledge.
• Analytical thinker with attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Time & Attendance team to deliver high-quality and timely services.
• Oversee the processing of rosters, timesheets, leave requests, and attendance records.
• Maintain and continuously improve UKG and Workday systems to support efficient workforce management, compliance, and user experience.
• Provide expert advice and escalation support for complex attendance and workforce management matters.
• Deliver user training, create process documentation, and support system enhancements.
• Conduct audits and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with policies, instruments, and legislation.
• Partner with managers, People & Culture, and systems teams to improve processes and resolve issues.

Skills

Time & Attendance

Payroll operations

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Tools

UKG HCM

Workday HCM

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Time & Attendance Analyst to join our People & Culture team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate administration of employee attendance, rostering, and timekeeping processes through UKG and Workday. You will play a key role in maintaining payroll integrity, supporting workforce operations, and driving continuous improvement across time and attendance processes.

The role is based in Redfern.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Time & Attendance team to deliver high-quality and timely services.
• Oversee the processing of rosters, timesheets, leave requests, and attendance records.
• Maintain and continuously improve UKG and Workday systems to support efficient workforce management, compliance, and user experience.
• Provide expert advice and escalation support for complex attendance and workforce management matters.
• Deliver user training, create process documentation, and support system enhancements.
• Conduct audits and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with policies, industrial instruments, and legislation.
• Partner with managers, People & Culture, and systems teams to improve processes and resolve issues.

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for delivering accurate, efficient, and customer-focused outcomes. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage competing priorities while building strong stakeholder relationships.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience working with UKG and Workday HCM.
• Strong understanding of time & attendance, workforce management, payroll operations, and employee data management.
• Proven ability to analyse information, solve problems, and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Why work for us?

TSA offers an inclusive work culture and strong opportunities for career development. In return we also offer benefits such as:

• Hybrid working environment
• Free onsite parking
• An attractive salary including NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits ($2,650)
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks.
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme.
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity.
• Salvos Rewards - Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Novated car leasing, discounts on car hire and purchase
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service

About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.