HRIS Applications Specialist

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

The Role

This is a hands-on HRIS reporting and application support role sitting within a busy Finance and Workforce function at a large, multi-site health organisation. You will be the key point of contact for data extraction, meaningful reporting, and application support across the organisation’s HRIS and rostering platforms, working closely with Payroll, HR Services, and Finance teams to ensure data integrity, meet compliance obligations, and support accurate, on-time pay runs. The right candidate brings strong SAP and Kronos expertise, a sharp eye for data quality, and the communication skills to support a diverse range of internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Extract, validate, and deliver meaningful reports from HRIS, rostering, and Finance systems – including payroll reporting, Single Touch Payroll processing, superannuation reconciliations, and compliance data for external agencies such as the ABS and DHS.
  • Provide application support across HRIS and rostering platforms, including managing interface and data feed files, resolving application issues in conjunction with system vendors, and ensuring all processes are run in accordance with business and payroll deadlines.
  • Develop and maintain reporting frameworks, system process documentation, user guides, and FAQs, proactively identifying opportunities to improve system use and reporting capability.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships across Payroll, HR Services, Recruitment, Finance, and Workforce divisions, handling complex or escalated application queries and providing responsive, customer-focused support.
  • Deliver end-user training for line managers and HR team members on HRIS and rostering applications, supporting adoption of system improvements and best practice processes.

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience operating payroll services and supporting HRIS applications within a medium to large organisation, with strong working knowledge of SAP (or SuccessFactors) and Kronos or equivalent rostering and time and attendance platforms.
  • Solid understanding of payroll practices, Awards, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements, and relevant legislation, including experience managing Single Touch Payroll, superannuation compliance, and payroll data feeds to external agencies.
  • Strong business analysis capability, with demonstrated experience in report creation, process documentation, and identifying system improvements supported by data-driven recommendations.
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with well-developed analytical, numeric, and written communication skills and a high attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, with a professional and responsive approach to customer service.

What’s in it for You

  • Initial 3-month contract with strong potential to extend, based on performance and business need.
  • St Kilda Road, Melbourne location with hybrid working arrangements.
  • Healthcare sector role with genuine scope to make an impact across a large, multi-site organisation.
  • Collaborative, supportive team environment with exposure to a broad range of HRIS, payroll, and workforce reporting functions.

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