Job Description 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 environment, 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
Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all‑in‑one solution.
Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally – Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now serve over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.
The EH Way At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.
We are Mission First
– Our Mission determines what we work on, where we invest, and where we focus. Every decision runs through a single filter: does this accelerate our Mission?
We are Remote First
– we champion a remote workplace with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
We are AI First
– we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate,
innovate, and scale
We Live by Our Values
– we role model our values 100% of the time
We Expect High Performance
– we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average
Client Experience & Program Coordination (Flexible Remote Role) This flexible, remote‑based role is suited to individuals who value organisation, communication, and the ability to work autonomously within a structured environment.
You may already have valuable professional and life experience behind you and be looking for a role that offers greater flexibility, ongoing growth, and meaningful involvement aligned with your current lifestyle and goals.
This role is best suited to individuals who bring previous professional, administrative, customer‑facing, business, or coordination experience and who are confident managing responsibilities within established systems and processes.
The role operates within an established framework supported by onboarding, guided systems, and ongoing professional development.
About Brightside Collective At Brightside Collective, we value flexibility, continuous learning, professional growth, and creating positive outcomes through consistent action.
We believe experience matters. Many successful individuals bring strong communication skills, practical life experience, and a willingness to learn and contribute within a supportive and structured framework.
Our culture encourages personal responsibility, consistency, and a positive approach to learning new skills while working towards meaningful goals.
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