HR Business Data Analyst

The purpose of this role is to support the People and Culture team and various stakeholders with their reporting and analytics process optimisation needs. This includes collaboration, promotion and the business adoption of analytical reports to improve the commercial performance of the business, improve the quality of the UnitingCare services we provide to our customers, ensuring efficiencies and identification of problem areas in or proactive manner.

This position will also provide proactive insights to identify both short-term and long-term business challenges

The incumbent is empowered to take ownership, lead and drive efficiency, enhancing transparency, to meet customer expectations and improve decision making within the organisation.

A broad and deep level of knowledge across the areas of Core HR, Recruitment, Talent Management and Workforce Management and Payroll is highly desirable.

Make a meaningful difference with us 
We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To be part of something bigger, achieving positive change by working with thousands of Australians to help them live life in all its fullness.  

We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. As a HR Business Data Analyst you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.

Let’s make a meaningful difference, together. 

Your part in our UnitingCare team

• Interpret, understand and advise how workforce data impacts and influences the organisation and strategy.  

• Conduct investigative analyses such as predictive analytics, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis and decision tree analysis, overlaying these with insightful commentary which provide Leaders with options and outcome forecasting 

• Provide evidence-based insights and decision support tools which provide robust data supported by business focused analysis, risks, issues and options to colleagues, the Executive Group and Senior Leaders 

• Build and continually improve data models and analytics reporting tools to support Business Partnering and P&C teams across the organisation. 

• Collaborate with other business units as required, to deliver high level evidence-based solutions 

• Design complex SQL queries for workforce information and reporting 

• Design and management of the reporting environment (Power BI), including data sources, security, and metadata. 

What makes a difference for us?

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent. 

• Experience with Power BI, Excel and other relevant reporting tools. 

• Experience with SQL, Python and MS Power Platform.

• Work experience as a data analyst or in a related field.

• Ability to work with stakeholders to assess potential risks within the data or process. 

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical and functional specifications. 

• Knowledge of: 

• • Queries and Databases structures (SQL). 

  • Office Applications (Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook) 

  • Dashboarding Tools (Power Bi) 

  • Analytic Tools and Programming (Python, DAX) 

  • Data Structures (DB Tables, Flat files, CSV, Excel, JSON, etc.) 

What makes a difference for you? 

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family 

For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness. 

Start making a difference today 

Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.  

Diversity & Inclusion 

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.   UnitingCare, as part of our commitment to reconciliation and building long term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, would strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. You can learn more about UnitingCare's Reconciliation Action Plan here.

Safe workplace 

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety