People Systems Lead

Location: Sydney The Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to appoint a People Systems Lead. This role will take ownership of the organisation’s HR technology setting, with a clear focus on optimising and consolidating systems into Dayforce as the primary platform.

This is a key position within the People function, working closely with Payroll, Finance and Technology teams to ensure systems are efficient, compliant and aligned to business needs.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and optimise core HR systems
- Lead system upgrades, releases, configuration and testing cycles
- Ensure data integrity, accuracy and governance across all People systems
- Partner with Payroll and Finance to align remuneration, compliance and reporting
- Support system-related compliance requirements, including awards and legislation
- Lead data migration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and system validation activities
- Develop reporting capability, dashboards and workforce analytics
- Act as the primary point of contact for HR systems queries and improvements




- Maintain system documentation, processes and audit trails

About You

- Demonstrated experience working with Dayforce (essential)
- Background in HRIS, People Systems or HR Operations roles
- Experience managing or supporting system upgrades, configuration and optimisation
- Understanding of Australian payroll, employment legislation and compliance frameworks
- Strong data analysis and reporting capability
- Experience supporting system implementations, integrations or migrations
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes independently

What’s on Offer

- Opportunity to take ownership of a critical HR systems function
- Exposure to a system transformation and consolidation programme
- Collaborative working environment with cross-functional stakeholders
- Competitive salary package and long-term career development

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Civitas Talent.

📌 HR Systems Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Civitastalent
📍 Sydney