HR Systems Specialist
QLD - Ipswich
Full Time
Job description
Are you a HR systems specialist with strong policy and compliance expertise, looking to make a real impact in a growing organisation? This may be the role for you!
Your new company
Your new company
Hays has partnered with a well-established organisation operating within the construction sector. With a strong reputation built over several decades, the business is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation.
Your new role
Reporting to the Head of HR/IR, this newly available position will focus on managing HR systems, maintaining policy and compliance frameworks, and supporting broader HR operations across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and optimising HRIS platforms and supporting future system enhancements.
- Maintaining HR data integrity, reporting, dashboards, and workforce analytics.
- Developing, reviewing, and updating HR policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
- Ensuring compliance with Australian employment legislation, Fair Work requirements, and WHS obligations.
- Conducting policy audits and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Providing generalist HR support across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, learning and development, and offboarding activities.
- Partnering closely with payroll, finance, and operational stakeholders to improve people processes and reporting outcomes.
- Supporting site-based operations through occasional travel to regional and interstate locations.
What you'll need to succeed
- To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Previous experience in HR systems, HR operations, HR advisory, or policy-focused positions.
- Around 2+ years' experience in Human Resources, HR systems, or a related field.
- Advanced Excel skills with experience in data analysis, reporting, and maintaining data accuracy.
- Experience working with HRIS platforms and confidence learning new systems.
- Strong policy development, review, and compliance experience.
- Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Generalist HR experience across the employee lifecycle.
- Strong written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to thrive in a hands-on operational environment.
- Qualifications in Human Resources, Business, IT Systems, or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
What you'll get in return
- Permanent full-time opportunity.
- Exposure to business transformation and future systems projects.
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture.
- Genuine long-term career development opportunities within a growing organisation.
- Immediate start
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Enya Gallagher at 
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If this role isn’t quite right, but you are exploring new opportunities, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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