HRIS Senior Business Analyst

City of Greater Geelong; Geelong; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greater Geelong seeks an experienced Business Analyst to shape HRIS/payroll solutions within the ACE Program. You will translate complex requirements into scalable designs, work with People and Culture, Payroll and Technology teams, and ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance throughout the HR lifecycle.

You will drive process design, data migration, and analytics to deliver measurable value while supporting the organisation's future of work.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in IT, Business, HR or similar with substantial professional experience.
• Demonstrated BA experience delivering HRIS/payroll implementations or major upgrades.
• Experience on projects/programs in a comparable organisation.
• Knowledge of BABOK, Agile, and Prince2.
• Experience with enterprise HRIS/payroll platforms (SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Dayforce, TechnologyOne, Aurion).
• Understanding of end-to-end HR/payroll processes including EA/awards interpretation.
• Knowledge of HR data privacy, security and role-based access requirements.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of HR systems, integrations and data requirements; translate business needs into scalable designs.
• Document key processes and enable seamless integrations across HRIS, payroll, finance and more.
• Interpret awards and policies; configure pay rules, leave, entitlements and time/attendance.
• Define HR data, reporting and workforce analytics requirements; support data migration and integrity.
• Champion data privacy, security and governance; ensure RBAC and regulatory compliance.
• Support release planning, go-live readiness, payroll cutovers and hypercare.
• Partner with Project Managers and program leaders throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

BABOK

Agile delivery

Prince2

HRIS & payroll

Data privacy

Stakeholder management

System integration

HR data governance

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT/Business/HR

Job description

About The Role

In this role, you will partner with program teams and key stakeholders to analyse business needs, uncover opportunities for improvement, and help shape the design and delivery of scalable HRIS solutions as part of the City's transformational ACE Program. Working closely with People and Culture, Payroll and Technology teams, you will provide expert business and technical analysis, translate complex requirements into practical solutions, and drive process design that enhances the employee experience. Your insights and expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the program achieves its objectives, delivers measurable value, and supports the future of work across the organisation.

Work type: Fixed term contract (18 months).

Classification: Band 8, Commencing at $125,701 pa plus super.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the analysis of HR systems, integrations and data requirements, translating business needs into scalable solution designs across the employee lifecycle. You'll identify and document key business processes and work closely with stakeholders to deliver seamless integrations between HRIS, payroll, finance, rostering, learning, and identity and access management systems.
• Apply your expertise to interpret Enterprise Agreements, awards and organisational policies, transforming complex workforce requirements into effective system configurations for pay rules, leave entitlements, allowances, time and attendance, while supporting legislative compliance.
• Drive the definition of HR data, reporting and workforce analytics requirements, helping the organisation unlock meaningful insights through effective organisational structure and position management. You'll also play a key role in data migration activities, ensuring the quality, integrity and accuracy of employee data.
• Champion best practice approaches to employee data privacy, security and governance, ensuring solutions support appropriate role-based access controls and meet regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Support the successful delivery of system releases and transition activities, contributing to release planning, go-live readiness, payroll cutovers and hypercare support to ensure a smooth experience for employees and stakeholders.
• Partner with Project Managers and program leaders throughout the project lifecycle, proactively identifying risks and issues, supporting decision-making, and helping deliver successful outcomes that create lasting value for the organisation.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have a tertiary qualification in IT, Business, Human Resources, or similar fields with significant professional experience in a comparable organisation.

Essential Experience:

• Demonstrated professional experience in Business Analysis, including delivery of HRIS and/or payroll system implementations or major upgrades.
• Demonstrated experience across projects and programs in a comparable organisation.
• Working knowledge of Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK), Agile delivery, and Prince2 project management methodology.
• Experience working across high profile projects or programs with multiple enterprise wide integrated and inter-related systems
• Extensive experience identifying and documenting both business and system requirements
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise HRIS and payroll platforms (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Dayforce, TechnologyOne, Aurion or similar), including configuration requirements and integration design
• Sound knowledge of end-to-end HR and payroll processes, including Enterprise Agreement and award interpretation, leave, time and attendance, and position management
• Understanding of HR data privacy, security and role-based access requirements
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and frameworks.

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

Child Safety Responsibilities

We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City

From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Enquiries: Natahn Rolph | Lead Business Analyst | [e-mail]

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