Workday Data Analyst

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

The Opportunity

Cochlear has an exciting opportunity for a 7 month fixed term contract as a Workday Data Analyst based in our Macquarie, Sydney office. In this role, the successful Workday Data Analyst will coordinate direct system data extracts and data collection from legacy system owners.

Responsibilities include:

• Support legacy system data owners with data collection planning and questions.
• Utilise existing DQ tools and processes and determine additional checks & activities to maximise data completeness and accuracy.
• Define and apply transformation scripts to convert data into the formats and templates required for upload to Workday.
• Support testing defect resolution by tracking target data back to source and/or applying data updates to target system (Workday).
• Support resolution of data load errors and the validation of the data once in the new systems.
• Perform detailed checks during each extract cycle to promptly raise issues with the data migration team and/or data owner, updating future DQ processes accordingly.

What makes this opportunity unique?  

This role enables critical analysis of team strategies, supporting continuous improvement and organizational growth. It fosters expertise in interpreting workforce trends, optimizing HR processes, and supporting strategic decision-making. By leveraging Workday’s tools, analysts contribute to better organizational performance, while developing technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities essential for career growth in HR and data-driven environments.

About You. As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential

• Demonstrated experience working with HR data and Workday (additional experience with SAP Success Factors would also be highly regarded).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills essential, along with a passion for applying Excel to simplify data management.
• Excellent attention to detail, numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking, with the ability to interpret and synthesize diverse and complex information from multiple sources.
• Must have excellent verbal/ written communication, user interaction, and interpersonal skills and work well in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and terminology, especially Workday.
• Experience analysing data and trends and translating business requirements into solution options and specifications.
• A desire to take ownership of the data set, understand its intricacies and bring a structured approach to its collection, analysis, and conversion.
• A commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Ability to build relationships and influence internal stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise work with competing and dynamic priorities. Experience tracking progress through agile tools (Jira, Confluence).

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution

We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.