People Systems Specialist

McNab; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave benefits

Health & fitness

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth

Social events

Employee discounts & banking

Recognition & referrals

Uniform allowance

Job summary

McNab is seeking a People Systems Specialist to lead Dayforce design, configuration and adoption across our multi-entity workforce in Brisbane. You’ll work with Technology, Payroll, People & Culture, Finance and operations to translate requirements into practical, compliant HR and payroll solutions.

You’ll shape the system, manage data validation, testing and training, and help build internal capability with scalable processes.

Qualifications

• Dayforce experience is essential.
• Strong business analysis and documentation skills.
• Experience with data migration and testing.
• Understanding Australian HR and payroll processes.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Administer Dayforce design and configuration across Core HR, Payroll and Workforce Management.
• Gather requirements, facilitate workshops, map processes and identify gaps.
• Support data migration, cleansing, reconciliation and validation.
• Execute system testing, manage defects and coordinate resolutions.
• Resolve Dayforce configuration issues with stakeholders and assess impacts.
• Support training, change readiness and handover, building internal capability.

Skills

Dayforce experience

Business analysis

Data migration

System testing

Stakeholder management

Change management

Job description

We genuinely care. We make it easy. We deliver certainty. Do you take pride in your work, care about others and want to make a difference? At McNab, your contribution matters. Join a team that backs each other, supports your growth and gives you opportunities to challenge yourself, develop your skills and be part of something bigger. Together, we're not just building great projects – we're building great futures.

About the role

As our People Systems Specialist, reporting to the Technology Program Manager, you’ll play a key role in implementing Dayforce as our new HR, Payroll and Workforce Management platform. In this hands‑on role, you’ll shape how Dayforce is designed, configured and adopted across our multi‑entity workforce so it reflects McNab’s future operating model. Working closely with Technology, Payroll, People & Culture, Finance and operational teams, you’ll turn business requirements into practical, compliant solutions through analysis, configuration, data validation, testing, training, support and issue resolution. You’ll also build internal capability and champion standard, scalable solutions.

What you’ll be doing

• Administer Dayforce design and configuration across Core HR, Payroll and Workforce Management, ensuring compliance with employment conditions and agreements
• Gather requirements, facilitate workshops, map processes and identify gaps against McNab’s future operating model
• Support data migration, cleansing, reconciliation and validation to ensure accurate workforce data
• Execute system testing, manage defects and coordinate resolutions with technical teams and vendors
• Resolve Dayforce configuration issues with stakeholders, assessing downstream impacts of proposed changes
• Support training, change readiness and handover, building internal capability through clear documentation and knowledge sharing
  

You’ll bring:

• Hands‑on experience supporting the delivery and implementation across Enterprise HCM – Dayforce experience essential
• Strong business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, process mapping, gap analysis and functional documentation
• Experience with data migration, reconciliation, system testing, defect management and implementation readiness in a complex business environment
• An understanding of Australian HR and payroll processes, employment legislation and compliance requirements, ideally including Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements
• The ability to build relationships across technical and non‑technical teams, translating complex system requirements into clear, practical solutions for stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive, detail‑oriented approach to problem‑solving, with the confidence to challenge existing processes, manage competing priorities and advocate for standard, scalable solutions
  

McNab benefits

• Leave benefits – Enjoy birthday leave, paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Health & fitness – Access an annual fitness subsidy, discounted Fitness Passport membership and free group fitness sessions.
• Employee Assistance Program – Access free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Career growth and development – Build your skills, take on new challenges and explore opportunities across our diverse business.
• Social connection – Connect with colleagues through social club events and team activities.
• Employee discounts and banking benefits – Access exclusive savings across 1,000+ brands, plus CommBank workplace banking benefits.
• Service recognition and referral rewards – Be recognised for service milestones and earn rewards for successful employee referrals.
• Uniform allowance – Receive a $350 per year uniform allowance
  

About McNab

McNab is one of Australia’s largest Construction, Development and Property groups, with annual turnover exceeding $1 billion. Despite our growth, we’ve held onto our small company DNA, built on genuine care for our people, customers and partners.

With property development, building product manufacturing and a range of aligned businesses, McNab offers opportunities to contribute to a diverse, growing group and develop your career beyond traditional construction roles.

If you enjoy solving complex system challenges, improving business processes and helping people get the most from technology, we’d love to hear from you.