Our client is an established public sector organisation with a broad HR and payroll function that supports a large and varied workforce.

The team has a strong focus on service delivery, good governance and continuous improvement, and is looking for an experienced HR systems professional to help keep its HR systems, processes and services running well and getting better.

The Opportunity This is a position someone who enjoys working where HR, payroll, technology and project delivery meet.

You’ll be the go-to person for the organisation’s SAP HR environment, giving specialist advice and coordinating system updates, testing and implementation, including changes linked to Enterprise Agreements and salary advancement.

Beyond the system itself, you’ll get hands‑on exposure to the wider corporate HR picture, from audits and reporting through to policy and procurement.

You’ll have a chance to:

Put your SAP HR knowledge to work in a broader, business‑facing role, not just system administration

Have real variety, with projects, system changes, audits, reporting and policy work all part of the mix

See your work land, with system updates and improvements that directly shape how HR and payroll services are delivered

Start ASAP on a contract of up to two years

Access hybrid working, so you can balance time in the office with time at home

The Role Reporting to the HR management team, your key responsibilities will include:

Managing and delivering HR‑related projects and initiatives

Providing SAP HR subject matter expertise, technical support and business advice

Coordinating SAP system updates, testing and implementation activities

Supporting Enterprise Agreement changes, salary advancement processes and system support packages

Providing HR and payroll processing, support and advisory services





Coordinating internal and external audits and providing specialist advice

Preparing HR data and responses for Senate Estimates Questions on Notice

Undertaking HR reporting, data analysis and interpretation

Managing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests

Reviewing, developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures

Managing procurement activities, including market approaches and alternative procurement arrangements

The Ideal Person You’re an experienced HR systems or HR operations professional who knows SAP HR well and understands how it underpins good HR and payroll services.

You’re comfortable being the person others turn to for answers, and you enjoy turning business needs into practical, workable outcomes while keeping a few balls in the air at once.

You will bring the following skills and experience:

Solid hands‑on experience with SAP HR, including providing subject matter expertise and technical support

Experience coordinating system changes, testing and implementation activities

A valuable understanding of HR and payroll operations and the governance environment they sit in

The ability to manage multiple priorities and build strong working relationships with stakeholders

Strong reporting, data analysis and written communication skills

It’s also desirable if you have:

A qualification in SAP and/or Project Management

Project management experience

Experience with audit processes, FOI or Senate Estimates reporting

Public sector governance experience

Australian citizenship is essential for this role.

Salary / Rate

$126k – $152k + Super

Initial 12 month non-ongoing

Baseline clearance or the ability to obtain

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.

📌 Senior HR Systems (Canberra)
🏢 HorizonOne
📍 Canberra