Talent Acquisition Data Analyst (Talent Analytics & Reporting)

Talent Acquisition Data Analyst (Analytics & Reporting)

High-Growth, Global SaaS Organisation

12-Month Fixed Term Contract | $130,000 – $140,000 + Super

Our client is a globally recognised, award-winning SaaS organisation that has been offering digitally innovative solutions for decades to millions of customers worldwide. With a strong presence across APJ, they are known for their data-led culture and commitment to building high-performing, insight-driven talent functions.

This is a unique role sitting at the intersection of data, storytelling, and hiring strategy. It is a business-facing analytics position focused on turning complex talent data into clear, actionable insights that shape hiring decisions across the region. Embedded within Talent Acquisition, you’ll act as the go-to expert for hiring insights, partnering closely with TA, HR, and senior stakeholders to elevate how data is interpreted, communicated, and leveraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact Talent Acquisition insights to improve hiring efficiency, funnel performance, and quality of hire
• Design and build dashboards, reporting frameworks, and executive-ready visualisations (Power BI, PowerPoint, Adobe Express)
• Translate complex and imperfect datasets into clear, compelling narratives for non-technical stakeholders
• Build and manage end-to-end analytics initiatives, including defining success metrics and tracking outcomes
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to position the function as a data-driven, strategic advisor
• Collaborate with global stakeholders across TA, HRBPs, and People Analytics teams
• Improve data quality and contribute to building a consistent “single source of truth”
• Operate in ambiguity to build and evolve reporting processes from the ground up

Experience Required

• 2-4 years’ experience in data analytics, reporting, or insights roles working with Talent Acquisition/recruitment, and/or HR data
• If you have worked in recruitment/talent previously and transitioned into a data lead role that is not working with Talent Acquisition/Recruitment, then this is also suitable
• Strong Excel skills (complex modelling, Power Query)
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau (dashboard design and data modelling)
• Exposure to HRIS/ATS platforms (e.g. Workday, Oracle, etc.) for data extraction and analysis (not system ownership)
• Proven ability to translate data into insights and influence decision-making
• Demonstrated experience in partnership across enterprise organisations (i.e., with people analytics, HRBPs, Talent Team) – Bonus

What’s in it for you?

• 12-month fixed-term contract with strong potential for extension or conversion to permanent
• Full Paid Leave entitlements (Annual, Personal & Public Holidays)
• High-visibility role with exposure to senior leadership across APJ
• Opportunity to shape and scale Talent Acquisition analytics in a global business
• A unique blend of hands-on analytics and strategic influence
• Award-winning culture based on being genuine, collaborative, inclusive & high-performing
• 50/50 split hybrid working model from the Sydney CBD office & your home.

Application

If you’re interested in this position, please click the appropriate link to apply. If you are unsure of whether to apply yet, for a confidential discussion, please contact Andrew Saltos on 0417 872 796.

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