Data Lead

**Fixed Term Contract to June 2025**
**Location: Sydney CBD and Parramatta CBD**
**Hybrid Model: 3 days on-site, 2 days work from home (after initial onboarding period)**

Join our team at Uniting as a **Data Lead** for the Ceridian Dayforce implementation project, a crucial initiative in transforming our HRIS. This role is ideal for a motivated data expert who thrives in collaborative environments, has a passion for data strategy, governance, and privacy, and enjoys driving insights that lead to informed decision-making.

**About the Role**
As our Data Lead, you will be a key member of the IT project delivery team, responsible for shaping and executing a robust data strategy for the Ceridian Dayforce project. This role will see you working across departments and with diverse stakeholders, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility while contributing critical insights to support project success.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Data Strategy and Governance**: Develop and implement a data strategy that aligns with the Ceridian Dayforce project goals. Work closely with the Uniting Data Governance team to strengthen data governance, uphold data quality, security, and compliance, and adhere to data standards and policies.
- **Data Migration**: Lead data migration strategy, ensuring it meets project timelines and conforms to Uniting’s data governance and privacy standards.
- **Data Analysis and Insights**: Conduct detailed analysis of HRIS data, identifying trends and patterns that drive insights for decision-making.
- **Project Collaboration**: Engage with project managers, HR business partners, and other stakeholders throughout project planning, execution, and monitoring. Ensure data requirements are consistently met throughout the project lifecycle.
- **Data Privacy and Security**: Maintain compliance with data privacy regulations, implement security measures, and conduct regular audits and risk assessments to safeguard sensitive data.

**About You**
You’re a team-oriented professional with a strong background in data management, analysis, and governance. Self-motivated and with strong interpersonal skills, you are systematic, accurate, and thrive in a structured environment. To succeed in this role, you’ll need to bring:

- **Qualifications and Experience**:

- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data analysis and management, with a proven track record in data governance.
- Excellent data strategy skills, as well as expertise in guiding data security and management practices.
- Strong skills in data modelling, data analysis, and stakeholder management.
- Proficiency in SQL, with experience in developing complex queries and handling data sets.
- **Additional Skills and Attributes**:

- Strong understanding of data privacy and security compliance.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with an eye for detail.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- **Even Better**: Graduate or postgraduate studies in a related field; experience with large-scale enterprise or transformational projects.

To review the role responsibilities in greater detail please review the comprehensive Position Description by clicking on the link below

PD Data Lead - HRIS

**Why Uniting?**
Uniting is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation dedicated to community impact. Join us to make a difference as part of an innovative team, driving transformation across our HRIS project. We offer flexible work arrangements, a supportive work culture, and the opportunity to work on a high-impact project that shapes our future.

**How to Apply**

**What We Offer You**
- A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
- Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
- Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
- Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
- Access to Fitness Passport - Live your best life.
- A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Purchase of additional leave.
- When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them._
- We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice._
- Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold._
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