Workday System & Reporting Specialist

Eml Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Fitness Passport

Discounts with rewards hub

Corporate wellbeing program

Learning and development

EAP and family support

Company events

Annual incentive scheme

Job summary

EML is a leading specialist organisation in personal injury, offering a supportive, growth-focused environment. We are recruiting a Senior Systems & Reporting Specialist to lead People Systems management across Workday, analytics, and reporting.

You will collaborate with Remuneration, Systems and Reporting leaders, driving governance, self-service reporting, and the adoption of new technologies. The role is a full-time, hybrid position based in Melbourne or Sydney, with a six-month parental

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands on Workday configuration (HCM and recruitment desirable)
• Experience with Agile and JIRA
• Ticketing systems and managing escalations
• MS Office suite proficiency (Word, Excel, SharePoint)
• Proven ability to apply critical thinking and solve problems
• Experience submitting change requests for enhancements

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve People Systems (Workday) for end-to-end lifecycle
• Partner with Leaders to govern systems and prioritize projects
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards for self-service
• Contribute to the People Digital Strategy with new technologies
• Build relationships with stakeholders and SMEs to ensure user needs are met
• Develop digital learning resources and provide training to managers and People team

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Tools

Workday

MS Word

MS Excel

SharePoint

JIRA

Job description

An Award-Winning Celebratory Culture That Recognises You

EML is known for its strong culture of appreciation, connection and celebration. Our people benefit from a powerful Reward & Recognition program, with more than 30,000 recognition moments shared in a single year, making our people feel valued and supported.

Flexibility That Supports Your Life

After your probation (subject to performance), you have the flexibility to work from home along with the choice between:

• Monthly rostered days off, or
• A 9-day fortnight

giving you more control over your time and work life balance.

Grow With a Specialist Organisation

Because personal injury is the only thing we do, EML offers one of the most stable and future‑focused careers in the industry. Our deep expertise, purpose‑driven work and development pathways help you build a long‑term career in a field where your skills will always be in demand. EML’s investment in AI-powered technology is designed to reduce admin, giving you more time to focus on making a real difference in people’s lives.

Make a real difference in people's lives with EML

We’re now welcoming applications for Senior Systems & Reporting Specialist to join our supportive, purpose‑driven team in Melbourne or Sydney on a Full – time, 6 moth parental leave contract.

You will lead the ongoing management, development and maintenance of our People Systems, ensuring processes run efficiently and are easy to use.

As a subject matter expert, you’ll provide guidance and support across security administration, business process design, reporting and analytics, while supporting the implementation of new technologies, systems and processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

Manage and continuously improve People Systems (Workday), ensuring efficient processes, accessible functionality and a positive user experience across the employee life cycle.

Partner with the Leader, Remuneration, Systems and Reporting to maintain systems governance and prioritise projects, initiatives and reporting activities.

Develop and maintain reports and dashboards that support business needs and promote self‑service across EML.

Contribute to the People Digital Strategy by researching new technologies and recommending and delivering solutions aligned with strategic priorities.

Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure solutions meet user needs and content remains accurate and current.

Develop digital learning resources, maintain People SharePoint content and provide training and coaching to help managers and the People team confidently use available technologies.

What We’re Looking For

It’s ok if you haven’t done this before, what matters most is your commitment to helping others that can make you a great fit for the role. Do you have…

4+ years hands on configuration experience with Workday is essential. (HCM and recruitment would be highly desirable)

Experience in using project methodologies and tools such as Agile and JIRA.

Understanding of the use of ticketing systems and managing incoming support escalations.

Experience in the use of the Microsoft suite including; Word, Excel, SharePoint.

Demonstrated proficiency in the ability to apply critical thinking and be able to problem solve to provide an optimal solution.

Familiarity with completing and submitting change request documentation for review and approval to implement enhancements.

Why You’ll Love Being Part of EML

You’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth and success:

• Hybrid work options for better balance.
• Fitness Passport providing heavily discounted access to your local gyms, pools and fitness facilities.
• Discounts at 350+ retailers via RewardsHub plus discounts with corporate banking, super and private health insurance partners.
• Corporate wellbeing program, including gym and health insurance discounts.
• Comprehensive learning and development tailored to help you grow.
• More than a traditional Employee Assistance Program, ourEAP provides access to professional medical advice and safety features for our employees and their families
• Company-wide celebration events that keep us connected.
• Annual incentive scheme + regular salary reviews.