Data Integrity Specialist

WaipapaTaumataRau | The University of Auckland With more than10,000staff supporting over 47,000 students, we are proud to be one of the country’s largest and most diverse employers. Our people are driven by curiosity, purpose, and a shared commitment to creating positive impact for our communities. Supporting this mission is a dedicated Human Resources team that enables exceptional experiences for our staff throughaccurate, reliable, and trusted people data. We areseekinga highly analytical and detail-oriented Data Integrity Specialist to join our Human Resources Services team. TeWhiwhingamahi | The opportunity Reporting to the HR Services Operations Manager,thisnewly created roleoffers an excitingopportunitytostrengthenthequality, integrity, accuracy, and reliabilityof employee data across our HR and payroll systems, including Workday and aPay. Working closely with HR Services, Payroll and Digital teams, you willmonitordata quality, investigate discrepancies,identifyroot causes, support system integrations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen our people data environment. This role combines elements of data governance, business analysis, reconciliation, reporting, systems support, and stakeholder engagement. Key areas of focus include: Monitor,validate, and reconcile employee data across HR and payroll systems. Investigate and resolve data discrepancies to support payroll accuracy and operational excellence. Identifyroot causes of data quality issues and implement sustainable solutions. Investigate and resolve integration failures, data mismatches, and processing issues. Deliver meaningful data quality reporting,dashboardsand insights. Analyse trends andidentifyopportunities to improve data quality and process effectiveness. Partner with reporting and analytics teams to improve data structures and reporting capability. Develop andmaintaindata governance standards, definitions, and procedures. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, working 37.5 hours per week. The full salary range for this role is$87,000.00- $118,000.00 We have a structured salary framework with three zones:Developing(building capability),Target(fully effective performance), andUpper(deepexpertiseand sustained contribution). Appointments are most typically made within the target range of $93,201.00– $107,500.00, depending on skills, experience, and internal equity. We welcome conversations about your expectations and what matters to you in your overall package. Any offer will be made within the advertised range and guided by fairness, consistency, and our commitment to pay equity. For more detailed informationabout the role and requirements, please refer to the Position Description You will be curious, analytical, and highly detail-focused with a natural ability to solve complex dataproblems and improve business processes in an evolving environment.Comfortable working independently, you enjoy getting stuck into challenges, asking questions,identifyingrootcausesand implementing practical solutions.With excellent communication andstakeholdermanagementskills, you can confidently engage with both technical and non-technical audiences, translating complexinformationwhere needed toproblem solve. Tobesuccessfulin thisrole,youwillbring: At least 5 years' experience in data quality, reconciliation, audit,HRSystems,payrollsystemsorrelatedanalyticalroles(WorkDayandaPayhighly desirable). Experience investigating and resolving complex data issues across multiple systems. (repeatedbelow)Experienceworking within large and complex organisations. Experience supporting system implementations,datamigration,upgrades, or process improvement initiatives. Experience using reporting and visualisation tools such as Power BIto buildreports,dashboardsand insights. Advanced Microsoft Excel skill Experiencehandlingsensitiveandconfidentialinformationwithprofessionalism anddiscretion. The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university andmaintainsa reputation for excellence in teaching,researchand service. Our collective achievements are underpinned by our organisational values– respect and integrity, excellence, and service -and our Te Ao Māori principles ofwhanaungatanga,manaakitangaandkaitiakitangathat guide the way wework, makedecisionsand interact. The University is committed to providinga supportive andequitableworking environment through: Flexible employment practices (this role offers a hybrid working pattern with min 2 days on-siteand flexiblestart and finish times across 5 days) Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave Gender-neutral parental leave policy, including up to 9 weeks’ full pay Confidential access to a range ofEAPservices, including mental healthcounselling, financialguidance,neurodiversity coaching androngoāservices. In addition, we offerbroadprofessionaldevelopment opportunities,discounted fitness membership,discounted car parking, and a range of other staff benefits. Reasonable accommodations- We are committed to building a moreequitableand inclusive workforce and workplace, so we encourage applicants to reach out to discuss any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process, including alternative ways tosubmitapplications. Additional Information Equity The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpu iMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz #J-18808-Ljbffr