Data Analyst

A leading provider of fully integrated human resource services is looking for a ‘Data Analyst’ to join their team on a permanent basis.
  
Position:         Data Analyst                
Type:              Permanent
Salary:           $100 - $110K + Super
Location:         Sydney, CBD
Work type:      Hybrid
 
Responsibilities:

Data Collection & Preparation:

• Gather data from various sources, including databases, spreadsheets, and external systems.
• Clean, manipulate, and process raw data to prepare it for analysis (ETL: Extract, Transform, Load processes).
• Ensure data quality and integrity, identifying any anomalies or inconsistencies.

 
Data Analysis:

• Analyse large data sets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide data-driven recommendations to improve business operations.

 
Data Visualisation:

• Present analysis results through dashboards, graphs, and reports using tools like Power BI or Excel.
• Communicate complex data in an easy-to-understand way for non-technical stakeholders.

 
Reporting:

• Create regular and ad-hoc reports on business performance, customer behaviour, market trends, etc.
• Collaborate with business leaders to interpret data insights and assist in strategic planning.

 
Collaborative Work:

• Work closely with other departments (e.g., finance, marketing, product development) to understand their data needs.
• Support decision-making by providing timely and accurate data analysis.
• Engage with data engineers and IT teams to improve data pipelines and reporting processes.

 
Tool & Software Use:

• Use SQL for database querying.
• Utilise data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to create dashboards and reports.

 
Data Governance:

• Ensure data is compliant with privacy laws and corporate data governance standards.
• Implement and follow best practices for data management and reporting.

 
Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in SQL for querying databases, Power Query, Advanced Excel and Power BI
• Strong knowledge of data structures and data warehousing.
• Ability to think critically and solve complex problems using data.
• Able to translate technical data findings into actionable business insights.
• Ensure high accuracy and quality in all aspects of data handling.
• Preferably someone with a minimum 1-2 years of experience in a data analysis role.
• Experience in using Fieldglass and SAP Ariba is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and very.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

 
Note: Candidates will need to have “unrestricted working rights” as this is a permanent full-time position.
 

If this position sounds of interest, please apply. Those candidates meeting the relevant criteria will be contacted for a confidential discussion.