Senior Manager HR & Workforce Systems Management

NSW Public Service Commission; Ryde; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking an experienced people leader to oversee governance, assurance and operational excellence of enterprise HR systems. You will lead data governance, access controls and integrity across HR platforms, guiding audits, risk reviews and data quality programs.

You will collaborate with HR operations, IT and vendors to deliver reliable workforce systems supporting Hire to Retire, Time to Pay and related processes, while driving continuous improvement and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Experience leading governance, assurance and compliance for enterprise HR systems.
• Knowledge of HR data governance and sensitive workforce information.
• Experience with access governance and identity controls.
• Familiar with audit, risk and regulatory obligations in HR domains.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across HR systems management, data governance, assurance and access control practices.
• Oversee integrity, security and operation of workforce systems supporting Hire to Retire, Time to Pay and related processes.
• Lead HR data governance, assurance activities to meet regulatory and audit requirements.
• Drive audits, risk reviews, data quality checks and remediation actions.
• Partner with HR operations, IT, service owners and vendors to strengthen service delivery and data management.

Skills

Governance frameworks

HR data governance

Access governance

Audit and compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

HR systems management

Regulatory obligations

Risk management

Data quality

Job description

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Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number: 109764

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: An attractive remuneration package

This is your opportunity to join an innovative NSW Government organisation that keeps the state moving.

In this role you'll:

Provide leadership acrossHRsystemsmanagement, HR datagovernance, assuranceand access control practices within a complex and highly regulatedoperationalHRenvironment.

Overseethe integrity, security andeffectiveoperation ofworkforce systemsthat support core HR operational processes, includingHire to Retire (HTR),Time to Pay (TTP), workforce administration and related people services.

LeadHR data,governanceandassuranceactivities to support legislative, regulatory, audit and organisational compliance requirements.

Drive audits, compliance reviews, risk management activities,HR data quality reviews,control health checks and remediation initiatives, acting as a key escalation point for privacy, security and system access matters.

Partner withHR operational teams,business leaders, service owners, IT stakeholders and vendors to strengthenservice delivery, improve data management practicesandcontinuously enhanceworkforce systemsoutcomes.

MaintainHR systemsgovernance frameworks, operating models and technology roadmaps that support sustainable,scalableand operationally effectiveservice delivery.

Develop, coach and mentor a high-performing team responsible forHR systems management, data stewardship, access management,governance, assuranceand compliance activities.

Champion initiatives that improveHR operational effectiveness, strengthendata quality andcontrol environments,and enhance the effective management of workforce information and technology services.

You are an experienced people leader with a strong background in governance, assurance, compliance and operational oversight of enterprise business systems.

You have demonstrated experience in:

• Governance and assurance frameworks within complex organisations.
• HR data governance, stewardship, reporting and information management, including experience working with sensitive workforce information.
• Access governance, identity and access controls, and security oversight.
• Audit, risk, compliance and regulatory obligations.
• HR operational environments, including workforce, payroll, hire to retire, time to pay or related people services processes.
• HR systems management, including operational oversight, governance, access controls, assurance and continuous improvement of enterprise workforce systems.
• Building and leading high-performing teams and specialist functions.
• Influencing senior stakeholders and navigating complex organisational environments.
• Balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery requirements.

You are a trusted advisor who builds strong relationships, communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and can translate complex governance requirements into practical business outcomes.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.