Senior Specialist, People Process & Governance

KBR; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading salaries

Novated leases

Paid parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

End of trip facilities

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Career development plans

Growth and promotion opportunities

Job summary

KBR in Melbourne seeks a Senior Specialist, People Process & Governance to lead design, governance and continuous improvement of People processes across the employee lifecycle. You will work with People Business Partners, Payroll, Legal, Risk and Technology to drive compliance, efficiency and a superior employee experience.

The role requires 5+ years in HR Operations, governance or related fields, strong HRIS experience (Workday, SuccessFactors or similar) and proven ability to drive change in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HR Operations or related field.
• Experience managing complex employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong HR governance, compliance and internal controls.
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM or BambooHR.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Analytical, organized and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and compliance of People processes across the lifecycle.
• Monitor process performance, identify risks and drive corrective actions.
• Manage audits and maintain governance documentation.
• Redesign and optimise end-to-end employee lifecycle processes.
• Develop process maps, SOPs and work instructions.
• Collaborate with HRIS and People Technology to enhance workflows.

Skills

HR Operations

Project Management

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

HR governance

Education

Bachelor's or higher in HR/Business/Commerce

Tools

Workday

SuccessFactors

Oracle HCM

BambooHR

Job description

Senior Specialist, People Process & Governance

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced People professional to lead the design, governance and continuous improvement of People processes across the employee lifecycle. Working closely with People Business Partners, Centres of Excellence, Payroll, Legal, Risk, Finance and Technology teams, you will drive process optimisation, governance and compliance while enhancing the employee and manager experience. As the subject matter expert for People Operations governance, you will play a key role in delivering scalable, efficient and compliant people practices that support organisational success and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the governance and compliance of People processes, ensuring alignment with legislation, policies and internal controls.
• Monitor process performance, identify risks and control gaps, and drive corrective actions.
• Manage internal and external audits and maintain governance frameworks, registers and documentation.
• Review, redesign and optimise end-to-end employee lifecycle processes to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Develop and maintain process maps, standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Drive process standardisation and continuous improvement across business units and regions.
• Partner with HRIS and People Technology teams to enhance workflows, systems and automation, including Workday.
• Support the development, implementation and governance of People policies, procedures and operating frameworks.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across People, Payroll, Finance, Legal, Risk and Technology teams to deliver best-practice outcomes.
• Lead or contribute to People transformation initiatives, system implementations and organisational change projects.

Who are you?

You are a process-driven HR professional who enjoys improving the way people processes operate and delivering great employee experiences. With strong experience in HR operations, governance and process improvement, you can navigate complex environments, build strong stakeholder relationships and drive meaningful change across an organisation.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 5+ years' experience in HR Operations, Project Management, Compliance or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong understanding of HR governance, compliance and operational controls.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM or BambooHR.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working within large, complex or regulated environments (desirable).
• Exposure to shared services, service delivery or transformation projects (desirable).
• Qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Commerce or a related discipline (desirable).

About us

KBR's Infrastructure Solutions business works with customers across the nation to plan, design and deliver smarter, safer and more sustainable infrastructure to meet the demands of the future for all Australians. We're a team of over 1200 who deliver engineering, science and technology solutions across the water, transport, energy, sustainability, resources and defence sectors.

Industry leading salaries, reviewed annually

• Salary packaging and Novated leases
• Salary continuance (Income protection)
• Paid Professional Membership Fees
• Life/Health insurance discounts
• Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
• End of trip facilities
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Paid parental leave
• Personal Career development plans
• Growth and promotion opportunities

Our people are the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating work environments in which every member of our team of teams feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, and where each person is given opportunities to belong, connect and grow.

KBR - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

We Value Our People - We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver - We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity - We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity.

We believe doing what's right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower - We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams - We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments.

Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function.

Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.