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

Macquarie University is building a new Workforce Planning and Insights team, and this is one of the foundation roles within it. This is a genuine opportunity to help shape how workforce data, reporting and analytics are delivered across the University and its entities, including Macquarie University Hospital from the ground up.

As our HR Data and Insights Analyst, you'll be the specialist who makes workforce information usable. You'll develop and build dashboards and reports, and translate large, complex datasets into insights and recommendations that University leaders, HR Business Partners and entity leaders rely on for workforce planning, budgeting and day-to-day decisions.

Reporting to the Head, Workforce Planning and Insights, you'll work at the heart of the university's people and workforce strategy, collaborating closely with HR Shared Services, HR Applications (IT), Business Intelligence and Reporting, and Finance to deliver meaningful insights and drive informed decision-making.

If you thrive on the full spectrum of people analytics, from data governance and regulatory reporting to generating insights that shape strategic decision-making, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact and be part of a agile team.

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 exper

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