- Location
- AUS - Sydney - 388 George Street, Australia · AUS - VIC - Melbourne
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Human Resources
- Seniority
- Senior
- Closing date
- Jul 5, 2026
- Source
- Workday
Description
Primary Details
Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeLocation: Sydney or Melbourne
Type: Fixed term contract until July 2027
Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working
The opportunity
QBE Insurance is currently looking for a Senior People Analyst to augment the team as we broaden our service offering. This is an exciting opportunity to support the continuing evolution of our people analytics capability, delivering meaningful insights that drive better decision-making and support a more data-driven, forward-looking People function.
Your new role
In this role, you will partner closely with stakeholders across People and the broader business to deliver high quality and timely data along with insight-led analysis. You’ll combine strong technical expertise with a commercial mindset, using data to uncover trends, improve processes and influence workforce decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
Using advanced SQL to extract, transform and analyse workforce data, delivering actionable insights to People leaders and key stakeholders
Partnering with People Business Partners and the business to identify trends, patterns and opportunities to support evidence-based decision-making
Developing and delivering reporting and dashboards (both standard and ad-hoc) across areas such as workforce profile, leave and diversity metrics
Supporting the evolution of a modern, scalable analytics environment, including process improvement and automation opportunities
Maintaining strong data governance practices, ensuring data quality, privacy and compliance standards are upheld
Collaborating with stakeholders to improve processes, efficiency and overall data capability across the People function
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
About you
We’re looking for a strong People Analyst who is both technically capable and commercially minded. You’ll be comfortable working with complex datasets, partnering with stakeholders and translating data into meaningful insights that influence decision-making and support organisational change.
Key requirements:
Strong experience in People / HR analytics or a similar data-focused role
Advanced SQL capability, with experience working with large and complex datasets
Experience delivering insights using tools such as Power BI, Excel and ideally Workday and Alteryx
Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders across People and the wider business
Strong appreciation of data governance, data quality and risk considerations
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.
Rewards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
To learn more about our achievements, click here.
How to Apply
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
Your career. At the heart of it.
QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected].
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Intelligence Applications, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Data Modeling, Decision Making, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Process Improvements, Quality Management, Reporting and Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder ManagementApplication Close Date: 04/07/2026 11:59 PMHow to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
