Senior Reporting and Insights Specialist (Human Resources)

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Join us at the University of Auckland as a Senior HR Reporting and Insights Specialist and help us transform how we understand and manage our workforce. We’re looking for someone to help us transform how we use data to inform strategic decisions. This is your opportunity to lift the maturity of our analytics capability, shape the future of workforce insights, and explore the exciting potential of AI-driven reporting.

Your work will support decision-making at all levels, helping us create a high-performing, inclusive, and future-ready organisation.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll be the go-to for strategic HR reporting and insights, responsible for:

• Designing and building interactive, KPI-driven dashboards in Power BI.
• Transforming data into storytelling dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Applying advanced analytics techniques, including predictive modelling and exploring AI tools for generative insights.
• Integrating and transforming data from multiple HR systems (Workday, aPay) to create a unified, accurate, and reliable data foundation for reporting and analytics.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to influence workforce planning and decision-making.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on innovation and impact. You’ll have the autonomy and organisational buy-in to lift our analytics maturity from infancy to best practice.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

Please note this is a full-time (37.5hours/week)  position, with a salary range of $110,700 - $136,700 depending on skills and experience. 

He kōrero mōu | About you

We’re looking for someone who is curious, analytical, and solution-focused, with the ability to translate data into meaningful stories for technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, IT, or related field.

Experience:

• 4+ years in data or analytics roles (HR or People Analytics preferred), with at least 1–2 years at a senior advisory level.

• Proven ability to deliver strategic reporting and insights at a senior level.
• Experience with HR systems (Workday, SmartRecruiters)
• Experience in leveraging AI for advanced reporting and insights.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Power BI (including DAX for complex measures and knowledge of M query).
• Strong SQL and familiarity with Snowflake.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz