Senior People Operations Specialist

Randstad; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Senior People Operations Specialist for a 6-month temporary assignment within the APAC region. The role sits in a dynamic People & Culture team and focuses on process efficiency, systems optimization, and operational excellence across APAC.

You will manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, administer HR tech ecosystems, and lead data governance and compliance audits while supporting mobility and complex employee cases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in People Operations.
• HRIS administration experience.
• Experience handling sensitive employee matters with discretion.
• Experience in a shared services environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to respond on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle and onboarding.
• Administer HR tech systems (BambooHR, SuccessFactors, Jira, HireRight).
• Lead data governance and compliance audits across APAC.
• Support global mobility and relocations.
• Mentor junior People Ops Coordinators.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Discretion/Confidentiality

Problem solving

Mentoring

Tools

BambooHR

SuccessFactors

Jira

HireRight

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Senior People Operations Specialist on behalf of a market-leading APAC technology infrastructure business for a 6-month temporary assignment. Sitting within a dynamic People & Culture team, this contract focuses on driving immediate process efficiency, systems optimization, and supporting APAC operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle, driving continuous improvement in talent acquisition and onboarding.
• Serving as hands‑on administrator across the HR tech ecosystem (BambooHR, SuccessFactors, Jira, HireRight, etc.).
• Leading data governance and compliance audits across APAC operations.
• Supporting complex employee cases, including global mobility, cross-border relocations, and structural updates.
• Acting as an escalation lead and mentor for junior People Ops Coordinators.

Candidate Profile

• 5+ years in People Operations, with a proven track record in contract or fast‑paced project roles.
• Strong background in HRIS administration (implementation/migration experience is a distinct advantage).
• Proven experience handling sensitive employee matters with complete discretion.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and short‑notice availability.
• Prior experience working in a shared services environment.

At Randstad HR Partners, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.