Senior People Systems Specialist

About this role

We're looking for a Senior Advisor – People Systems to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in supporting and improving our core HR and payroll systems portfolio, helping ensure our People Systems are reliable, compliant and deliver a seamless experience for our people. Working across our SAP SuccessFactors environment, you'll partner with Payroll, HR, IT and business stakeholders to enhance processes, solve complex problems, deliver valuable insights and support important system initiatives. No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to influence how our systems evolve to meet the needs of the business. About the role: As a trusted subject matter expert, you will: • Provide specialist advice on core HR and payroll related system processes, configuration and compliance requirements. • Partner with Payroll and business stakeholders to identify, analyse and deliver system enhancements and process improvements. • Translate business and legislative requirements into practical and effective system solutions. • Lead testing activities, including system testing, regression testing and UAT, ensuring changes are delivered with confidence. • Support system releases, upgrades, integrations and continuous improvement initiatives across the People Systems landscape. • Analyse, validate and reconcile workforce and payroll data to support operational, compliance and business reporting requirements. • Champion data quality and support the ongoing integrity and governance of people and payroll data. About you: You are a systems-focused professional who enjoys understanding how things work, solving problems and finding better ways of doing things. You're equally comfortable talking payroll legislation, working through system requirements, or diving into data to uncover insights. You can see both the detail and the bigger picture, balancing compliance and risk requirements with practical business outcomes. You'll bring: • Experience working in People Systems, HRIS or Payroll roles, with exposure to enterprise HR and payroll systems (SAP or SuccessFactors experience would be ideal but not essential). • Exposure to HR or payroll implementations, upgrades, integrations or remediation projects would also be advantage. • A solid understanding of payroll processes, legislation and compliance requirements. • Experience translating payroll, business and legislative requirements into effective system outcomes. • Experience leading or coordinating testing activities, including UAT. • Sharp analytical capability, with experience validating complex data and delivering operational and compliance reporting. • The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. • Strong communication skills and the confidence to influence, challenge and advise when needed. Why join us? You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive team that plays an important role in enabling great people experiences across the organisation. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a key portfolio, contribute to meaningful projects, and work at the intersection of payroll, systems, data and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about HR systems, enjoy solving complex problems and want to make a tangible impact, we'd love to hear from you. Sound like a match? Apply today Applications close 12th August 2026. If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which commonly includes - but is not limited to - a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. If you would like the full list of pre-employment screening checks prior to applying, please contact recrutiment@watercorporation.com.au Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace: Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment. Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website