Payroll Workday Systems Lead
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Job Description Summary
This is a high-impact national role where youll take ownership of our Workday environment champion data-driven decision-making and drive continuous improvement across our people systems. Youll partner with stakeholders across the business lead system enhancements and empower our People & Experience team to unlock the full potential of our platforms.
If you thrive on solving complex problems leading from the front and making a tangible difference to employee experience at scale this is your opportunity to step into a role where your expertise truly matters.
Reporting Line: Business Integration Manager
Location: Melbourne (hybrid working arrangements supported)
Working rights: AU Citizenship is required.
Role type: Initial 6-month contract with potential to extend.
About the Role
Reporting Line: Business Integration Manager
Location: Melbourne (hybrid working arrangements supported)
Working rights: AU Citizenship is required.
Role type: Initial 6-month contract with potential to extend.
Key Responsibilities
System Support & Leadership
- Provide expert support training and guidance on people systems (Workday Rewards Gateway etc.)
- Manage Workday master data in line with governance frameworks
- Oversee ticket management ensuring timely resolution within SLAs
- Troubleshoot system issues perform root cause analysis and implement solutions
- Collaborate with internal teams (P&E Payroll IT) and external vendors
- Develop system documentation process flows and user guides
- Lead and support team performance identifying development opportunities
System Maintenance & Enhancements
- Maintain system configurations data structures and processes
- Identify and prioritise system improvements and enhancements
- Translate business requirements into solutions through analysis and recommendations
- Support system design configuration testing and implementation
- Stay up to date with HR technology trends and best practices
Data Reporting & Analytics
- Develop and deliver reports and dashboards (both cyclical and ad hoc)
- Analyse data across integrated systems and identify impacts
- Support data governance and audits to ensure integrity and compliance
- Contribute to policy reviews to align with system capabilities
Skills and Experience
- Must be an Australian Citizen
- Proven experience in HRIS/HCM system administration
- Strong Workday experience (Core HCM Recruitment Absence Compensation Talent highly desirable)
- Experience with ticketing/service management systems
- Previous leadership or team management experience desirable
- Strong understanding of HR systems and processes
- Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- High attention to detail and data accuracy
- Knowledge of HR metrics and employment legislation (desirable)
About us
Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASXlisted business that develops and operates Australias essential services networks across telecommunications utilities transport defence and social infrastructure industries. We keep communities connected.
Benefits of working with us include
- Flexible working genuine hybrid working options available
- Growth career development opportunities within a national growing organisation
- Discounts access to retail partners such as Woolworths Airbnb JB HiFi and Bupa
- Paid leave parental cultural community service study volunteering and purchased leave
- Culture a supportive inclusive workplace that values diversity and celebrates excellence
How to apply
Please submit your application via the Apply button where youll be directed to create a profile in our system.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disability or neurodivergence members of the LGBTIQA community Veterans and individuals from all diverse backgrounds.
Applications will not be accepted via email. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please contact .
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How to Apply
If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.