"Senior HR Reporting & Insights Analyst"

Job Description:

• Are you passionate about transforming people data into actionable insights?
• Do you have at least three years’ experience in a senior analyst role in HR, Business, or a related field?
• Have you got experience with Human Resource Management Systems, Payroll and/or financial systems, processes, and reporting?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an experienced analyst for the role of Senior HR Reporting & Insights Analyst on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will play a pivotal role in people information utilisation. The salary range for this role is $109,820 to $142,120 gross per annum (IEA Band 17). The office is based at Kelburn campus.

You will work to ensure:

• HR information and reporting frameworks are developed to align with and support the University's strategic goals, policies, and procedures, improving integration and data-driven outcomes.
• Information provided to the HR team and client groups within the University and to other organisations is aligned with business objectives, effectively identifies trends, and provides actionable insights that support decision-making.
• Reporting, benchmarking, and rankings information and approaches are fit for purpose, data integrity is supported, and reporting is accurate, concise, and delivered on time.
• Leadership of and contributions to HR initiatives, projects, and processes are informed by appropriate information and analysis, the work is well managed and is effective in achieving agreed outcomes.
• Risks and issues are proactively identified and effectively managed to ensure continuous improvement and the uninterrupted delivery of services as the University advances its automation initiatives.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

We’re looking for a proactive senior analyst who can improve the provision of people information enabling managers and staff to have the right information at the right time. You will communicate well, explore and agree requirements, and provide accurate and timely information and advice. You will have proven abilities to work as a part of cohesive teams.

What you’ll bring:

• Knowledge and experience with Human Resource Management Systems, Payroll and/or financial systems, processes and reporting, preferably using Ascender and Oracle systems.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with an ability to solve problems and integrate solutions, and report writing skills, in particular SQL.
• Proven experience in HR, Business, or a related field, with several years of hands-on experience, including at least three years in a senior analyst role.
• Knowledge and experience remuneration frameworks and forecasting/modelling future workforce costs.
• Advanced technical knowledge and skills in the use of Office 365/Microsoft Applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerBI, Power Automate) and SharePoint.
• Practical knowledge and application of relevant legislation, information data management, access and security.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a strong attention to detail.

Role Description: If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.

Close date for vacancy: 21 September 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Aaron Mills (aaron.mills@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.