Senior HR Data Analyst

Full time, 2 year fixed term opportunity for Data and Reporting Analyst to join the Workforce Reporting, Positions and Systems team
Deploy your skills in complex data analysis and support client information requirements
$121,508 Base Salary + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior HR Data Analyst to join our HR function. This role will primarily support the portfolio by undertaking quantitative and qualitative analysis of staff and affiliate data. In this role, you will be involved in developing and maintaining regular and accurate data regarding time to fill and legislative and policy compliance. Your keen interest in continuous improvement is essential in identifying trends, patterns and key insights to enable the HR leaders to identify and respond proactively to university needs.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

develop and manage the reporting required by the Human Resource steams to the various committees, executives, stakeholder groups and the University
provide reporting and analysis expertise to the team to guide data management, research and analysis work as it evolves in response to changing needs
source, interrogate and analyse data to prepare reports for governance and compliance reporting requirements.
About you

extensive experience as a reporting and data analyst in a data and research-intensive environment
extensive knowledge of reports development using PowerBI or similar tool is desirable
knowledge of Reporting tools like SQL and Workday is essential
proven experience manipulating data and undertaking appropriate analysis to provide insights
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Victoria Ford-Rogers, Recruitment Operations by email to victoria.ford-rogers@sydney.edu.au

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Wednesday 04 March 2026 11:59 PM