Global HRIS Senior Data Analyst

About the Company

Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularity and decarbonisation by supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve our planet. At Sims, we believe in developing our people with a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range of programmes that support continuous learning, offering opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, we operate over 155 facilities across 13 countries. Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly traded organisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.

Responsibilities

• HR Reporting & Workforce Analytics
  • Design, develop, and maintain enterprise HR reports, dashboards, and KPI frameworks.
  • Deliver actionable workforce analytics and insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
  • Create both standard and ad hoc reports to meet evolving business requirements.
  • Identify trends and present data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.
• HR Data Quality & Governance
  • Monitor and improve the quality, consistency, and integrity of HR data.
  • Perform data audits, validation, and reconciliation activities across HR systems.
  • Ensure compliance with data governance standards and reporting requirements.
  • Support reliable reporting across integrated HR applications.
• HRIS Technical Analysis
  • Analyze complex HR data and system issues to identify root causes.
  • Provide technical expertise across SAP SuccessFactors and integrated HR technologies.
  • Recommend practical solutions that improve data quality and system performance.
  • Support troubleshooting of reporting and integration-related issues.
• HR Systems & Process Improvement
  • Participate in HR technology initiatives, upgrades, and enhancement projects.
  • Assess reporting impacts of system changes and annual HR processes.
  • Identify opportunities to automate reporting and streamline HRIS processes.
  • Recommend improvements that enhance reporting capability and user experience.
• Business Partnership & Decision Support
  • Partner with HR, IT, Shared Services, and business leaders to understand reporting and analytical needs.
  • Deliver reporting solutions that support workforce planning and organizational priorities.
  • Communicate analytical findings in a clear, meaningful way to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Build trusted partnerships across global teams.
• Reporting Standards & Continuous Improvement
  • Develop and maintain reporting documentation, standards, and best practices.
  • Promote consistent reporting methodologies and self-service analytics.
  • Continuously improve reporting processes, dashboards, and data visualization.
  • Champion the effective use of HR data throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Strong experience with HRIS reporting and workforce analytics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong SQL experience for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Experience developing dashboards using Power BI and Power Query.
• Experience with data modeling and analytical reporting.
• Experience supporting HR business applications.
• Understanding of core HR processes and workforce data.
• Experience translating business requirements into reporting and analytical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate SuccessFactors knowledge (desirable).
• Advanced Excel.
• SQL.
• Power BI/Query.
• HRIS Business Applications.
• Data modelling and data analysis.
• AI Knowledge (desirable).
• Understanding of Human Resources fundamentals, including core HR processes and data.

Education

Associate's degree, advanced diploma, Level 4 certificate/diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong data visualization and storytelling capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong technical aptitude with HR systems and reporting tools.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to explain complex analytical concepts to diverse audiences.
• High level of integrity and commitment to handling confidential information.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Success Measures

• High customer satisfaction with global HR systems, reporting, and analytics.
• Delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful workforce reporting.
• Improved data quality and governance across HR systems.
• Reduction in HRIS and data-related issues.
• Increased adoption of reporting standards and self-service analytics.
• Successful delivery of HR technology enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Pay

Salary Range: 90,000 to 105,000 AUD.

Benefits

A career with Sims provides competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.