People Systems Manager

Agrifutures; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Agrifutures seeks an experienced People Systems Manager to lead our HR technology strategy, governance framework and technology roadmap across multiple locations. You will optimise platforms, drive automation and AI-enabled solutions to enhance employee experience and organisational performance.

This high-impact role demands strong stakeholder engagement, enterprise HRIS governance and a passion for digital transformation, data privacy and continuous improvement across the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, IT, or related discipline.
• Experience with enterprise HR systems and governance.
• Experience leading HR technology implementations and vendor mgmt.
• Understanding of privacy, security and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimise the People Systems landscape and integrations.
• Lead evaluation and delivery of HR technology solutions.
• Drive automation, AI initiatives and lifecycle improvements.
• Establish governance for system controls, privacy and compliance.
• Oversee AI governance, risk mitigation and human oversight.
• Leverage analytics to support decision-making and performance.
• Manage vendors and partnerships to maximise outcomes.
• Collaborate with People & Culture, ICT and business leaders.

Skills

HR technology

Stakeholder engagement

Analytics & reporting

Continuous improvement

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in HR or IT or related

Tools

HRIS

AI-enabled tools

Data governance tools

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced People Systems Manager to join a large, complex and highly respected organisation operating across multiple locations and business units. Reporting to the Head of Capability, Diversity & People Systems, this newly evolved role will be responsible for leading the organisation's People Systems strategy, governance framework and technology roadmap.

This is a high-impact position for a commercially minded HR technology leader who can optimise existing platforms while driving innovation, automation and AI-enabled solutions that enhance employee experience, workforce capability and organisational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and optimise the People Systems landscape, ensuring platforms, integrations and processes effectively support business objectives.
• Lead the evaluation, implementation and continuous improvement of HR technology solutions, including HRIS, workforce technology and AI-enabled tools.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives, automation opportunities and system enhancements across the employee lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks covering system controls, workforce data, privacy, security and compliance requirements.
• Develop and oversee AI governance practices, ensuring responsible adoption, transparency, risk mitigation and human oversight.
• Leverage workforce analytics and insights to support decision-making, business performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage technology vendors and strategic partnerships to maximise service delivery and innovation outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with People & Culture, ICT, Risk and business leaders to deliver scalable and sustainable technology solutions.

About You

• Degree qualifications in Human Resources, Information Technology, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Detailed experience in People Systems, HRIS, workforce technology, digital transformation or a similar field.
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise HR systems, including governance, configuration, optimisation and vendor management.
• Experience leading system implementations, upgrades and transformation projects from planning through to adoption.
• Strong knowledge of workforce data management, reporting, analytics and data governance principles.
• Understanding of privacy, cybersecurity, compliance and information management requirements.
• Exposure to AI-enabled workforce technologies and an appreciation of responsible AI governance principles.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical capability, commercial acumen and a continuous improvement mindset.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future direction of people technology within a large and complex organisation.
• Exposure to enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, emerging technologies and AI innovation.
• Senior stakeholder engagement and visibility across the business.
• A collaborative and high-performing environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities.