Job Description

Y Queensland are recruiting for a HR System Project Manager on a Fixed-Term Full-Time basis (18 months contract) to join our team located in Fortitude Valley.

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About The Role

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As an HR System Project Manager here at the Y, you will lead the implementation of a new payroll, time & attendance system and support the organisation's broader digital transformation across People & Culture. A key deliverable of this role will be the end-to-end delivery of a major HR technology project, working closely with payroll, P&C;, IT, vendors, and stakeholders across the organisation. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will manage the planning, selection, implementation, and optimisation of the Payroll/HRIS platform. You will ensure the system is fit for purpose, adopted effectively, and aligned with operational and workforce needs.

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What will my time look like?

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Project Management & Implementation

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- Lead the Payroll/HRIS implementation project within agreed scope, timelines, and milestones.
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- Assist with market assessment, vendor evaluation, and system selection.
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- Oversee system configuration, testing, data migration, and integrations.
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- Coordinate with external vendors and internal IT teams to ensure technical alignment and data security.
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Change & Stakeholder Management

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- Drive change management and user adoption activities.
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- Lead communication, engagement, and training for end users.
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- Develop user guides, training materials, and transition resources.
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- Build strong relationships across departments to identify and resolve issues.
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System Support & Continuous Improvement

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- Provide first-level support to HRIS and payroll users post-implementation.
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- Monitor system performance and recommend enhancements.
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- Maintain system documentation, including process maps and change logs.
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- Support reporting, data analysis, HR metrics,



and compliance reporting.
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Collaboration & Strategic Support

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- Partner with the Chief People Officer to ensure systems support workforce planning and operational efficiency.
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- Contribute to broader People & Culture digital transformation initiatives.
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- Ensure confidentiality and integrity of payroll and employee data.
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Am I a good match?

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- Proven experience implementing payroll and/or HRIS systems end-to-end.
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- Strong understanding of payroll processes, HR systems, Award interpretation and compliance.
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- Demonstrated project management experience with multiple stakeholders and vendors.
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- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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- A practical, people-centred approach to system implementation and change
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- Valid National Police Check within 6 months
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Here's What On Offer

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- Enjoy up to $18,900 per year to be salary packaged tax-free for everyday living expenses, meals and entertainment and more as part of a non-for-profit organisation
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- Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
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- Flexible work arrangements, up to 2 days of hybrid work
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- Employee Benefits Program
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- Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
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- Discounted banking and loan rates
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- Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
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- Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programmes
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- Counselling Employee Assistance Program
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We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y!

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At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel protected and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check.

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Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.

📌 HR Systems Project Manager | YMCA Human Resources (Bowen)
🏢 YMCA Queensland
📍 Bowen