Workday HCM Lead

Newly created role supporting our brand new Workday platform across ANZ

Melbourne location

True flexibility working with a passionate and team-oriented team

About the Role Kinetic is preparing to launch the first phase of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) across Australia and Current Zealand, marking a significant milestone in our people systems transformation.

As we move into this exciting new chapter, we are seeking an experienced

Workday HCM Lead

to join our HR Systems team. This role will be responsible for supporting business-as-usual operations following the Phase 1 deployment while playing a key role in delivering Phase 2 of our Workday journey, which will introduce additional functionality and capabilities across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the ongoing evolution of Workday within a growing business and work closely with both operational and project teams to drive successful outcomes

What You Will Do You will be responsible for supporting and enhancing Kinetic's Workday platform, including the following modules:

Current Workday Modules

Core HCM

Compensation

Benefits

Workday Help

Phase 2 Modules

Recruitment

Advanced Compensation

Learning

Talent

In this role, you will:

Provide expert guidance on Workday functionality, configuration, and best practices.

Support Workday security and access management requests.

Engage with business stakeholders to understand operational needs and requirements, partnering with the Technical Product Owner to evaluate Workday functionality, configuration options, and the feasibility of proposed solutions.

Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to meet business requirements.

Manage and resolve complex Workday support escalations

Coordinate testing, validation, and implementation of approved business process and configuration changes.

Partner closely with the HCM Project team to support the rollout of new Workday functionality and continuous system improvements.





Contribute to the ongoing optimisation of HR processes and user experience across Australia and New Zealand.

What You Will Need You are passionate about HR technology and enjoy leveraging Workday to solve business challenges and improve employee experiences.

You will bring experience as either:

A certified Workday HCM Implementation Consultant, or

A Workday Systems Analyst / Administrator supporting Workday in a business-as-usual environment.

In addition, you will have:

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

The ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

A collaborative approach with proven experience building solid relationships across teams.

The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

A genuine interest in contributing to the next phase of Kinetic's Workday transformation.

About us: At Kinetic, we don't just move people - we're creating the positive change our planet needs. As a leader in sustainable transport, we're committed to creating cleaner, safer, and greener environments for generations to come.

Our size and scale give our people real opportunities to learn, grow, and progress in their careers. Calm, positive and respectful team players thrive here. Our people embrace change and are encouraged to stretch their comfort zone while making a difference. We challenge each other to be our best.

We're driven by respect, diversity and genuine connection. From networking groups to community partnerships and volunteering, our camaraderie naturally brings people together. Our energy and dedication keep communities moving and our people growing.

How to apply: Kineticis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.

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