HR Systems Officer

Sydney CBD Temporary AU$40 - AU$54 per hour View Job Description
Join a dynamic NSW Government HR team as a HR Systems Officer, where you'll manage employee data, support payroll queries, and run workforce reports using SAP. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong HRIS or Excel skills to contribute to systems improvements and support organisational change in a collaborative, hybrid-working environment.
  • 6 month contract with potential extension to 12 month
  • Hybrid working - Sydney CBD

About Our Client

This NSW Government department plays a key role in enhancing community wellbeing and economic development through a focus on people, culture, and innovation. The People & Capability team supports approximately 1,200 employees and is currently undergoing an exciting period of systems transformation, including a payroll platform migration and organisational structure changes. This role is ideal for someone who wants to contribute to meaningful public outcomes while building their career in people systems.

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Director, People Systems and Analytics, and joining a small team of specialists, you will:



  • Be the first point of contact for HRIS and payroll-related queries


  • Support the integrity of employee data and position structures within SAP (transitioning to MyWorkZone)


  • Run standard reports on areas such as headcount, leave, and locations


  • Work with payroll providers to troubleshoot issues and ensure accurate data flow


  • Assist with changes to organisational structure, including new roles, grade changes, and employment types


  • Identify opportunities to enhance data accuracy and reporting efficiency


  • Help train HR colleagues and business users in system use and compliance


  • Support broader systems improvement and establishment management projects

The Successful Applicant

This role would suit a systems-savvy HR professional or a strong administrator with excellent IT skills looking to specialise.

You will have:



  • Experience working with HRIS or payroll systems


  • Basic Excel skills


  • A clear and organised approach to managing data and reporting tasks


  • An interest in HR systems and people analytics


  • Strong attention to detail

What's on Offer



  • Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office (Sydney CBD), with the option to work up to 2 days from Parramatta


  • Collaborative culture: Join a supportive and knowledgeable team with clear specialisations


  • Skill development: Learn from colleagues with deep expertise in reporting, learning systems and payroll liaison


  • Exposure to change: Play a hands-on role in the department's payroll system migration and structure changes


  • Stability and flexibility: Permanent role with public sector benefits and long-term career growth potential
  • Pay Rate: $40-$54 per hour



Contact
Cian Pritchard
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6731568
Phone number
+61282922223

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
HRIS
What is your industry?
Public Sector
Location
Sydney CBD
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Cian Pritchard
Consultant phone
+61282922223
Job Reference
JN-052025-6731568

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. PageGroup acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.