HR Project Manager

Department of Justice; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Department of Justice in Perth is seeking an HR Project Manager to lead a strategic technology procurement for a modern HCMS, aiming to digitise Human Resources and payroll processes. The role involves evaluating current practices, coordinating vendor due diligence, and delivering outcomes aligned with business objectives.

Applicants should have extensive experience in HCMS procurement within large organisations, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive projects to

Qualifications

• Leading and directing HCMS procurement projects in a complex organisation.
• Experience developing business cases, gathering requirements, evaluating vendors, and contract award activities.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to communicate with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic technology procurement process for an HCMS system.
• Oversee evaluation against contemporary offerings and digitisation of HR processes.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure delivery within timeframes.

Skills

HCMS procurement leadership

Strategy development

Vendor evaluation & due diligence

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

This is a fixed term, full time vacancy available for 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to business requirements.

About the role

The HR Project Manager will lead a strategic technology procurement process, for a Human Capital Management System (HCMS), to establish a contemporary human resource and payroll management solution for the Department. The project will include a rigorous evaluation of current practices against contemporary offerings, with the outcome to focus on process digitisation and consolidation of HR applications.

Suitability Requirements

• Experience - Leading and directing HCMS enterprise technology procurement projects, in a complex organisation, including the development and negotiation of business cases, gathering of requirements, evaluation of vendors, managing due diligence processes, and contract award activities.
• Skills - Overseeing, tracking and communicating the status of project metrics and deliverables, managing risk, identifying issues and implementing strategies to ensure outcomes are met within the agreed timeframes and business objectives.
• Attributes - Being a strong team player with experience leading engagement with senior leaders, internal and external stakeholders.

Other suitability requirements as outlined in the Job Description, may be assessed by panel throughout the selection process.

Benefits and opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness Centre discounts available for employees and their families.

Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with section 7d of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.48 – Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Permanent Vacancies, and section 9d of the Commissioner Instructions 49 - Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Fixed Term Vacancies . Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.

Candidate Search

If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search. The Department of Justice may also assess external surplus employees For further job-related information If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Tracey Bell, A/Executive Director HR on [phone] for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve.

We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link .

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email [e-mail] .