HR Systems Analyst - Payroll

Thales Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment

Fitness Passport Discount – Access to…

Employee discounts with affiliates

Modernised Paid Parental Leave

Novated Lease options

Sonder – Wellbeing and Support Partner

Job summary

Thales Australia is seeking a diligent HR Systems Analyst to provide technical support across HR platforms, including triage, configuration, maintenance and reporting. You will work with the HR Services Manager and stakeholders on system upgrades, reorganisations and enhancements, ensuring integrity and timely delivery of HR metrics.

You’ll collaborate with global HR systems teams and local IT, manage Workday administration, data quality, and user access, while driving continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in IT, business administration or HR.
• Experience with Workday and HRIS/Payroll systems.
• Experience in reporting, configuration management and supporting others.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain discretion in all matters of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop core HR systems including permissions architecture.
• Contribute to HR System projects including selecting, testing and implementing software.
• Carry out system administration activities within Workday including maintenance and data checks.
• Maintenance of database operations of all HR systems in scope.
• Perform regular data quality audits and monitor system integrations to ensure integrity and accuracy within Workday.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of relevant practices and procedures.
• Creation and maintenance of reports and analytics against end user needs whilst driving standardisation and medium of delivery.
• Ensure the on-time delivery of all scheduled HR metrics and ad-hoc/non-standard reports.
• Support key stakeholders through training on HR systems and resolving HR systems queries.
• Input, review and format HR data for entry into the HR system ensuring data integrity and quality.
• Focus on continuous improvement, looking for new ways to improve processes and services, and analysing options for HR system requirements.
• Monitor and respond to end users request regarding system issues.

Skills

Workday experience

HRIS/Payroll systems

Data quality & reporting

Excel advanced

Confidentiality

Excellent communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT/HR/Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – driving this technology are our people.

It takes talented people to build and power the systems and solutions that communities depend on every day. So, we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $14.95 P/W
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire and Tech)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Sonder – Wellbeing and Support Partner
  

Our Team

This role is part of our corporate team, a central hub for Thales Australia. It’s where our shared services – think finance, legal, HR, procurement – come together to make sure all teams across Australia have access to the business services they need. Cross-functional collaboration helps us build out Thales’ capabilities – and helps us open up new career opportunities for employees all across the business.

Your role

The HR Systems Analyst provides technical support for all HR systems including triage of issues, system administration/configuration, changes as well as maintenance tasks and reporting within HR Systems. This role works directly with the HR Services Manager but also with stakeholders from the wider HR Function and the business on a variety of projects such as systems upgrades, reorganisations and enhancements.

This role also works closely with our Global Group HR Systems Teams and local ES/ IT Teams including Ramco support teams. As our HR Systems Analyst, you will be accountable for:

• Maintain and develop core HR systems including permissions architecture
• Contribute to HR System projects including selecting, testing and implementing software
• Carry out system administration activities within Workday including system maintenance, system testing, system/data checks, managing user access, fault-finding and resolution
• Maintenance of database operations of all HR systems in scope
• Perform regular data quality audits and monitor system integrations to ensure integrity and accuracy within Workday
• Assist with the development and maintenance of relevant practices and procedures
• Creation and maintenance of reports and analytics against end user needs whilst driving standardisation and medium of delivery
• Ensure the on-time delivery of all scheduled HR metrics (both automated and manual) and ad-hoc/non-standard reports.
• Support key stakeholders through training on HR systems and resolving HR systems queries
• Input, review and format HR data for entry into the HR system ensuring data integrity and quality
• Focus on continuous improvement, looking for new ways to improve processes and services, and analysing options for HR system requirements
• Monitor and respond to end users request regarding system issues
  

Your experience

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in IT, business administration or HR
• Experience with Workday
• Experience with HRIS and Payroll systems
• Experience working with systems including reporting, configuration management and supporting others
• Experience and knowledge of working to processes and in line with process methodology
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain discretion in all matters of confidentiality
  

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right –no matter your background or personal circumstances –please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

Read more about our WORK180 endorsement.