People Systems Advisor

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility & hybrid work

Innovation & improvement culture

Health & wellbeing program

Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd is seeking a People Systems Advisor on a 12‑month fixed term contract, based in Acacia Ridge. You will drive the HRIS (Workday) roadmap, partner with stakeholders, and deliver system improvements that enhance data quality, efficiency and user experience across the employee lifecycle.

Reporting to the Systems Enablement Lead, you will manage requirements, processes, testing, and governance while collaborating with People & Culture, Payroll, and wider teams to

Qualifications

• Experience with Workday or other HRIS/enterprise systems is preferred.
• Experience in business analysis and process improvement for HR operations.
• Ability to gather requirements and document workflows.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the HRIS Workday roadmap and improve processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate needs into system solutions.
• Analyse current and future-state HR processes to identify efficiency opportunities and improve UX.
• Develop business requirements, process maps, workflows, and business cases for initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.

Skills

Workday

HRIS

Business analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

UAT testing

Data quality

Job description

Company : Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd

We are seeking a People Systems Advisor on a 12 month fixed term contract, to join our People and Culture function, based in Acacia Ridge.

Reporting to the Systems Enablement Lead, you will help drive the delivery of our HRIS (Workday) Roadmap which supports our people systems and processes across the employee lifecycle.

In this role, you will work closely with business stakeholders, People & Culture teams and Sime Head Office, to understand business requirements, analyse processes and deliver system improvements that drive efficiency, data quality and user experience.

From supporting the delivery of our Workday roadmap to resolving system issues and coordinating testing activities, you will play a key role in ensuring our people systems effectively support the needs of our people and business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, stakeholder engagement and using technology to deliver practical business outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support the delivery of the HRIS (Workday) roadmap, including system enhancements, process improvements and optimisation initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to gather requirements, understand challenges and translate business needs into practical system solutions.
• Analyse current and future-state people processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, standardisation, automation and user experience.
• Develop and maintain business requirements, process maps, workflow documentation and business cases to support system initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, including test planning, script development, defect management and solution validation.
• Investigate and resolve complex system, workflow, integration and data issues using structured problem‑solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Maintain the integrity, accuracy and governance of people data through audits, validation activities and data quality reviews.
• Build strong relationships with People & Culture, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, leaders and technical teams to support successful outcomes.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience working with Workday is preferred; however, candidates with experience in other HRIS or enterprise systems are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in business analysis, systems support, people systems, HR operations or a similar role.
• A sound understanding of HR processes and the employee lifecycle.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to investigate issues, identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Experience gathering business requirements, facilitating process improvement and documenting workflows.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across various business departments.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of data quality and governance.

Who are we and why work with us?

Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally.

We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat® products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.

We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.

When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you’ll benefit from:

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance – We prioritise your well-being with flexible working hours and hybrid office and work from home arrangements.
• Innovation & Improvement – We drive continuous improvement through dedicated initiatives and embrace technological advancements to stay at the forefront of our industry.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, such as our Employee Assistance Program, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance.

Financial Benefits:

Enjoy a rewarding salary package with yearly reviews, along with a range of other benefits to support your financial wellbeing including salary continuance insurance protection insurance, paid parental leave, discounts at major retailers just to name a few!

Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment.

These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.

Sime is a trusted partner to more than 60 leading automotive and industrial equipment brands across the Asia Pacific region.

Operating in 18 countries and territories, we deliver sustainable value by bringing world-class products and solutions that support the region’s mobility, growth and development.

With approximately 30,000 employees across our international footprint, Sime is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia.