Human Resource Analytics, also referred to as HR Analytics, People Analytics or Workforce Analytics, is the process of using data to make informed human resource decisions to optimise workplaces. From looking at employee retention rates to the length of onboarding a new employee, HR Analytics can help build an effective human resource strategy that positively impacts people, performance and culture within an organisation.

If you have a background in Human Resource Management roles, this program enhances your practical analytics skills, enabling you to confidently find, analyse and report on data-driven insights to help overcome organisational challenges.

If you have a background in IT, data science, computing or analytics roles, you will develop your human resource management skills to enhance your credibility as a people leader and inform business decisions.

The online Master of Analytics (Human Resource Analytics) will provide you with critical skills in HR information systems to identify and apply solutions that enrich employee experience and optimise business performance. Job roles can include:

• Human Resource Analyst
• Human Resource Business Partner
• Human Resource Systems Analyst
• Human Resource Analytics Manager
• Human Resource Data Analyst
• Insights Analytics Senior Analyst
• People Analytics Manager
• People Experience (PX) Systems and Insights Manager
• Remuneration and Analytics Manager
• Senior Business Analyst
• Senior Customer Analyst
• Senior Human Resource Manager
• Strategic People Analytics Consultant
• Talent Analytics Manager
• Workplace Systems and Data Officer

Human resource analytics is a great career option for those who enjoy working with people, facts and figures. Those with skills in HR analytics are also in demand as organisations see real value in leveraging data to enhance both organisational performance and employee experience.

According to Labour Market Insights, the median full-time earnings for HR managers in Australia is $2,445 per week (significantly higher than the all-jobs median of $1,593). As of February 2023, Seek.com.au lists the expected average salary range for HR Managers between $115,000 and $135,000.

Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit towards your online postgraduate studies provided that they meet relevant course requirements. If you are eligible for admission and you have undertaken previous studies at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for RPL.

Students can apply for RPL during the program application process and must ensure all relevant supporting documents are submitted for assessment if requested by Admissions, including course outlines from the same year you completed the relevant course/s as content may change over time. Courses successfully completed within the past ten years can be used for credit transfer within a program as provided within the program rules and the University rules on credit.

If you have completed similar courses in previous undergraduate study, Master of Analytics (Human Resource Analytics) students can claim up to 4 courses (24 units of credit) of unspecified RPL advanced standing, meaning that they can acquire the master's program by studying a further 8 courses.

Find out more about RPL and credit transfer at UNSW. Speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor to learn more about additional requirements and to receive guidance around the RPL process.

The Master of Analytics (Human Resource Analytics) provides you with practical and technical analytical skills to fast-track your rewarding and dynamic career in analytics. The program draws on advanced practice in human resource management and data analytics to ensure it is relevant to modern organisational structures. The program prepares you for data analytics opportunities across a myriad of industries.

In contrast, the Master of Human Resource Management (Human Resource Analytics) establishes students as future-focused leaders in human resources management. With in-demand skills in human resource analytics, students of this program will gain technical analytical skills and contemporary human resource frameworks to optimise HR strategies. As a graduate of the Master of Human Resource Management (Human Resource Analytics), you will be prepared for a variety of human resource positions.

If you are unsure which program is right for you, speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor.

If you are looking to upskill in human resource analytics and do not have a recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification), you can enter the Master of Analytics (Human Resource) via an articulation pathway from the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Analytics or the Graduate Certificate in Analytics. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate with a minimum WAM of 65, students will be eligible to articulate to the Graduate Diploma of Analytics, the Master of Human Resource Management (Human Resource Analytics) or the Master of Analytics (Human Resource Analytics) with full credit for the courses completed as part of the Graduate Certificate.

Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Analytics who do not have an undergraduate degree are required to have a minimum of 3 years relevant* or professional experience in analytics, clerical, or administrative work in a commercial, not-for-profit, or public service organisation or other analytics-related positions.

*Relevant experience includes being responsible for tasks that are non-routine, unstructured or semi-structured, engaging in problem-solving activities. It can include experience in managing a small team, being a team leader, managing a project or being responsible for the management and allocation of resources. Alternatively, engaging in a professional role over a period of time is relevant experience.

Study anywhere at any time and graduate with a Master of Analytics (Human Resource Analytics) in as little as two years without taking time out of the workforce. The immersive educational experience has been crafted to align with the motivations and experiences of the busy working professional.

You can shape your studies to fit in with your career and lifestyle, studying one course at a time, increasing your employability and instantly adding value to your career and organisation.

UNSW Online advises approximately 150 hours of study per course over the hexamester for the Master of Analytics (Human Resource Analytics). This averages 20 hours per week, depending on the course and week. The study mode is 100% online, with no on-campus requirements.

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No, studying with UNSW Online does not make you eligible for a student visa, as all programs are delivered 100% online and can be completed from anywhere in the world. To be eligible for a student visa, you must enrol in an on-campus program that meets the visa requirements for studying in Australia.

No, you can study entirely online from your home country. UNSW Online programs are designed for flexible learning and do not require you to be in Australia. This means you don’t need a student visa to apply.

Yes, international students can apply for UNSW Online programs, provided they meet the entry requirements. A student visa is not required or will be issued.

Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and HR analytics are both essential tools for modern HR management; HRIS streamlines the handling of employee data, while HR analytics transforms this information into meaningful business insights.

HRIS (Human Resource Information System) is designed to manage and organise employee data, while HR analytics focuses on analysing that data to drive strategic HR decisions. HR analysts use data to improve an organisation’s HR processes and workforce strategies.

They collect and interpret key metrics like employee performance, staff turnover rates and recruitment effectiveness. By identifying trends and providing data-driven insights, their work helps business leaders make more informed decisions to enhance hiring, retention, engagement and overall workforce management.

HR analytics covers a range of topics designed to help you leverage data for strategic HR decision-making. Key areas include workforce planning, employee performance analysis, talent acquisition metrics and predictive modelling for turnover and retention. You'll also explore data visualisation, HR technology systems and ethical considerations in handling employee data. UNSW’s Master of Human Resource Management and Human Resource Analytics is a great example, as it delves into these topics, equipping you with the skills to drive data-informed strategies and improve organisational outcomes.

An HR analyst uses data to help organisations make better decisions about their workforce, from hiring and performance to engagement and retention.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analysing workforce data to identify trends in recruitment, turnover and performance.
• Supporting workforce planning and forecasting future staffing needs.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of HR policies, learning programs and wellbeing initiatives.
• Building dashboards and reports for HR and business leaders.
• Recommending data-driven actions to improve culture, productivity and employee experience.

HR analysts work at the intersection of people and data, helping organisations create more effective and evidence-based people strategies. A postgraduate analytics program with a focus on HR or workforce analytics can help you develop these skills.