Senior HR Systems & Projects Specialist

HorizonOne; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 126,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

HorizonOne Recruitment Pty partners with a public sector organisation in Canberra to recruit an experienced HR systems professional focused on SAP HR, payroll, governance and project delivery.

You will advise on SAP HR, coordinate updates, testing and deployment linked to Enterprise Agreements and salary advancement, with exposure to audits, reporting and policy work. The role offers hybrid working and an initial contract of up to two years.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience with SAP HR and SME expertise
• Experience coordinating SAP system changes, testing and deployment
• Understanding of HR and payroll operations and governance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Strong reporting and data analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering HR-related projects and initiatives
• Providing SAP HR subject matter expertise, technical support and business advice
• Coordinating SAP system updates, testing and implementation activities
• Supporting Enterprise Agreement changes, salary advancement processes and system support packages
• Providing HR and payroll processing, support and advisory services
• Coordinating internal and external audits and providing specialist advice
• Preparing HR data and responses for Senate Estimates Questions on Notice
• Undertaking HR reporting, data analysis and interpretation
• Managing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests
• Reviewing, developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures
• Managing procurement activities, including market approaches and alternative procurement arrangements

Skills

SAP HR

Project management

HR operations

Governance

Reporting and analytics

Education

SAP qualification

PM certification

Job description

Our client is an established public sector organisation with a broad HR and payroll function that supports a large and varied workforce.

The team has a strong focus on service delivery, good governance and continuous improvement, and is looking for an experienced HR systems professional to help keep its HR systems, processes and services running well and getting better.

The Opportunity

This is a position someone who enjoys working where HR, payroll, technology and project delivery meet.

You’ll be the go-to person for the organisation’s SAP HR environment, giving specialist advice and coordinating system updates, testing and implementation, including changes linked to Enterprise Agreements and salary advancement.

Beyond the system itself, you’ll get hands‑on exposure to the wider corporate HR picture, from audits and reporting through to policy and procurement.

You’ll have a chance to:

• Put your SAP HR knowledge to work in a broader, business‑facing role, not just system administration
• Have real variety, with projects, system changes, audits, reporting and policy work all part of the mix
• See your work land, with system updates and improvements that directly shape how HR and payroll services are delivered
• Start ASAP on a contract of up to two years
• Access hybrid working, so you can balance time in the office with time at home

The Role

Reporting to the HR management team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering HR‑related projects and initiatives
• Providing SAP HR subject matter expertise, technical support and business advice
• Coordinating SAP system updates, testing and implementation activities
• Supporting Enterprise Agreement changes, salary advancement processes and system support packages
• Providing HR and payroll processing, support and advisory services
• Coordinating internal and external audits and providing specialist advice
• Preparing HR data and responses for Senate Estimates Questions on Notice
• Undertaking HR reporting, data analysis and interpretation
• Managing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests
• Reviewing, developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures
• Managing procurement activities, including market approaches and alternative procurement arrangements

The Ideal Person

You’re an experienced HR systems or HR operations professional who knows SAP HR well and understands how it underpins good HR and payroll services.

You’re comfortable being the person others turn to for answers, and you enjoy turning business needs into practical, workable outcomes while keeping a few balls in the air at once.

You will bring the following skills and experience:

• Solid hands‑on experience with SAP HR, including providing subject matter expertise and technical support
• Experience coordinating system changes, testing and implementation activities
• A good understanding of HR and payroll operations and the governance environment they sit in
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and build strong working relationships with stakeholders
• Strong reporting, data analysis and written communication skills

It’s also desirable if you have:

• A qualification in SAP and/or Project Management
• Project management experience
• Experience with audit processes, FOI or Senate Estimates reporting
• Public sector governance experience

Australian citizenship is essential for this role.

Salary / Rate

• $126k – $152k + Super
• Initial 12 month non-ongoing
• Baseline clearance or the ability to obtain

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.