About the role:

Reporting to our Head of People Services, you will play a key role in providing critical data analysis and insights that shape People & Culture initiatives and align people metrics with organisational goals. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in people systems, strong analytical skills, and deep understanding of People metrics, all while effectively communicating complex data to drive strategic decisions.

Your key duties will include:

• Analyse and report on people metrics, identifying trends and delivering actionable insights to inform People & Culture and organisational strategies, fostering continuous improvement.

• Design and deliver regular and ad-hoc reporting, identifying opportunities to leverage data for insights and efficiency.

• Prepare and develop impactful people data and metrics for leaders and management, including monthly and annual reporting, to influence strategic planning and decision-making.

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SAP SuccessFactors, providing support to People & Culture team, leaders, and employees.

• Contribute to system decision-making, scoping, and implementing People & Culture system projects that support the overall People strategy.

• Continuously enhance processes to improve the employee and manager experience, utilising feedback and data to optimise system functionality and user experience.

About You

You thrive in a vibrant and dynamic environment, adept at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines with ease. As a passionate self-starter, you excel in using data and research to uncover insights, identify trends, and support our leaders in making informed decisions. Your ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations makes you an invaluable partner in driving the success of our People & Culture initiatives.

Key Requisites

• Experience in HR or people analytics ideal with SAP SuccessFactors or a similar HRIS
• Advance Excel, Power Query and Power BI skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards and workforce insights.
• Ability to communicate data clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of people data governance, privacy and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and continuously improve processes

Why We Love Working at CPA Australia

At CPA Australia, we’re proud of our vibrant, values-led culture. We live by our core values: Create Opportunity, Pursue Excellence, and Achieve Together—and they shape everything we do.

Here’s what makes working here special:

• Inclusive culture – We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

• People-first culture – Work alongside passionate, like-minded professionals who strive to be their best.
• Hybrid flexibility – Enjoy the balance of working from home and in the office (minimum two days onsite).
• Wellbeing matters – Access health and wellbeing sessions, learning labs, and a generous reward and recognition program.
• Supportive benefits – Paid parental, volunteer, and study leave, plus the option to purchase additional leave.
• Career growth – Take advantage of learning and professional development opportunities.
• Global mindset – Be part of a truly international organisation with over 20 offices around the world.
• Incentives that reward you – Participate in our annual incentive scheme.
• Fast-paced and purpose-driven – Thrive in a dynamic environment where your work makes a difference to our members and the profession.

About Us:

CPA Australia is Australia’s leading professional accounting body and one of the largest in the world. We have more than 175,000 members in over 100 countries and regions. Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes.

We are values-based organisation underpinned by the CPA Australia Way, which is our commitment to each other and a way of working. It is the foundation of our success, experienced and lived by our people, and felt by members.

How do I Apply?

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