HR Systems Specialist: Data-Driven HRIS Expert

DIA; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Internal Affairs is seeking an experienced HR Systems Specialist to shape, support, and enhance the HRIS and related processes. You will lead system enhancements, manage structures and delegations, support reporting and analytics, and ensure data quality and privacy compliance across HR, Payroll, Finance, and Technology teams.

The role requires strong Excel skills, data analysis capabilities, and a proactive approach to improving systems and processes in a large government

Qualifications

• Experience supporting, administering, and improving HR information systems in a complex organisation
• Strong understanding of HR processes, organisational structures, and workforce data management
• Experience gathering requirements, delivering system enhancements, and managing user acceptance testing
• Proven ability to analyse data, identify trends, and ensure high levels of data integrity and accuracy
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a customer-focused approach to resolving system and data issues
• Advanced Excel skills and experience producing reports and insights to support decision-making
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders across HR, Payroll, Finance, and Technology teams
• Knowledge of employment and privacy legislation, with an understanding of their application in HR systems and processes

Responsibilities

• Lead system enhancements, manage organisational structures and delegations, support reporting and analytics, troubleshoot complex issues, and deliver robust testing for upgrades and new functionality.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance and Technology teams to ensure system alignment with business needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, data quality and user experience to ensure HR systems meet evolving organisational needs.

Skills

HRIS administration

HR data management

UAT testing

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder collaboration

Privacy legislation

Reporting analytics

System enhancements

Job description

Department of Internal Affairs is seeking an experienced HR Systems Specialist to shape, support, and enhance the HRIS and related processes. You will lead system enhancements, manage structures and delegations, support reporting and analytics, and ensure data quality and privacy compliance across HR, Payroll, Finance, and Technology teams.

The role requires strong Excel skills, data analysis capabilities, and a proactive approach to improving systems and processes in a large government