Senior Business Analyst - Pay Accuracy and Entitlements

About the role

Adelaide University is hiring a Senior Business Analyst for its People & Culture team, based in the Adelaide CBD. The role leads the analysis, design and improvement of pay accuracy and entitlement processes, working with payroll, workforce administration, technology and business stakeholders. It is a full-time, fixed-term contract until 30 June 2028.

Key responsibilities

• Translate remediation findings, audit outcomes and compliance requirements into practical improvements that strengthen processes, controls and system workflows.
• Map current and future-state processes, identify root causes and opportunities for simplification, automation and standardisation, and develop sustainable operating models.
• Support the Pay Accuracy and Entitlements Program, which covers business requirements, testing, implementation and change readiness.
• Provide practical advice, develop clear documentation, controls and guidance, and engage stakeholders to support informed decision-making and consistent pay and entitlement practices.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience undertaking senior business analysis and leading end-to-end process redesign and business transformation in large, complex organisations.
• Experience in payroll, HR, workforce management, compliance or other highly regulated operational environments.
• Ability to identify root causes, assess operational risks and implement sustainable process and control improvements.
• Ability to advise and influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

Required skills

• Requirements elicitation, process modelling and operating model design.
• Lean, Six Sigma, Business Process Management or similar methodologies.
• Advanced analytical skills, including use of complex operational data.

What we offer

• Salary range of $116,320 - $130,498 per annum plus 17% superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Applications are made through the university's online application form, with a CV and cover letter, by 25 October 2026. Only Australian, New Zealand or eligible permanent resident candidates are invited to apply.