People Systems Specialist / Hris

Peoplebank; City Of Vincent; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank is seeking a Senior People Systems Specialist in Leederville, WA. The role, a contract to July 2027, sits at the nexus of HR, Payroll and Technology to deliver reliable, compliant, user-friendly system solutions for critical operations.

You’ll partner with HR, Payroll, IT and business stakeholders to improve processes, support system initiatives and ensure data integrity across workforce and payroll data. Experience in HRIS, HR Technology, and system testing is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in HRIS, People Systems or Payroll Systems environments.
• Experience partnering with HR, Payroll and IT stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on HR and payroll system processes, configuration and compliance.
• Translate business requirements into effective system solutions.
• Support enhancements, upgrades, integrations and continuous improvements.

Skills

HR systems

Payroll systems

Stakeholder engagement

Testing coordination

Data analysis

Data governance

System optimisation

SAP SuccessFactors

SAP HCM

Workday

Aurion

Chris21

Oracle HCM

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

SAP HCM

Workday

Aurion

Chris21

Oracle HCM

Job description

Senior People Systems Specialist

Leederville, WA | Contract to July 2027 | Competitive Hourly Rate

We're seeking a Senior People Systems Specialist to play a key role in supporting, enhancing and optimising a large organisation's People Systems landscape. Working at the intersection of HR, Payroll and Technology, you'll help deliver reliable, compliant and user-focused solutions that support critical business operations.

About the Role

As a trusted People Systems SME, you'll partner with HR, Payroll, IT and business stakeholders to improve processes, support system initiatives and ensure the integrity of people and payroll data.

• Providing expert advice on HR and payroll system processes, configuration and compliance
• Gathering and translating business requirements into effective system solutions
• Supporting system enhancements, upgrades, integrations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Leading testing activities including System Testing, Regression Testing and UAT
• Analysing, validating and reconciling workforce and payroll data
• Supporting operational, compliance and business reporting requirements
• Driving data quality, governance and system optimisation

About You

You'll bring experience working in an HRIS, People Systems or Payroll Systems environment and be comfortable engaging with stakeholders across both business and technical teams.

We're interested in professionals with experience in areas such as:

• HR Systems / HRIS Administration
• People Systems Support
• Payroll Systems
• HR Technology
• System Implementations, Upgrades or Integrations
• Testing and UAT Coordination
• Data Analysis and Reporting

Experience with platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM, Workday, Aurion, Chris21 or Oracle HCM will be highly regarded.

Key Skills

• Strong understanding of HR and payroll processes
• Experience with enterprise HRIS or People Systems platforms
• Ability to interpret business and legislative requirements
• Experience coordinating or leading testing activities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer?

• Long-term contract through to July 2027
• Opportunity to work on significant People Systems initiatives
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure to enterprise HR and payroll systems
• A role combining systems, data, process improvement and stakeholder engagement

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.