People Systems Specialist

About Officeworks

Officeworks is an innovative and fast-moving company with a national presence of over 173 retail stores across Australia, supported by nearly 10,000 employees. We prioritize our customers, community, and team members, fostering a collaborative and fun work environment while delivering a diverse product range at low prices with excellent service. We encourage creativity, continuous learning, and community support.

Role Overview

We seek a People Systems Specialist to join our People & Culture team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, offered remotely or locally. This role focuses on enhancing payroll-related systems, particularly SAP SuccessFactors EC/ECP and Kronos, ensuring systems effectively support payroll outcomes without direct payroll processing or core system configuration responsibilities (the latter belonging to Technology teams).

The specialist will drive system process improvements, identify automation opportunities, and ensure payroll functionalities are effective and efficient. Collaborating with Payroll, Technology, and People teams, the role translates payroll requirements into scalable system solutions, leading to enhanced user experiences. Ownership of Position Management and organisational structure within SuccessFactors will also be part of the role to maintain integrity and alignment for workforce planning and payroll reporting.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate has extensive expertise in payroll systems such as SAP SuccessFactors EC/ECP and Kronos, with solid knowledge of payroll concepts like awards, enterprise agreements, and relevant legislation. The role suits a proactive, curious individual who can identify inefficiencies and work across departments to improve system controls, processes, and capabilities.

Responsibilities and Expertise

• Maintain and improve payroll system processes focused on SAP SuccessFactors EC/ECP and Kronos platforms.
• Ensure Position Management and organisational hierarchies in SuccessFactors maintain data integrity and governance.
• Collaborate across Payroll, Technology, and People teams to translate payroll needs into system enhancements.
• Identify and implement process automation and efficiency improvements within payroll and HR systems.
• Address and resolve system issues that may impact payroll outcomes.
• Focus on continuous improvement of system controls and data accuracy.

Preferred Experience

• Work experience in large, operationally complex organisations.
• Exposure to HRIS or payroll system deployments or upgrades.
• Experience coordinating among People Systems, Payroll, and Technology stakeholders.
• Qualifications in related fields such as HR, Business Systems, IT, or Accounting.

Culture and Benefits

Officeworks offers a culture rooted in inclusivity, flexibility, and support, with benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Generous discounts across multiple retail brands within the Wesfarmers group.
• Access to exclusive perks and discounts for entertainment, travel, health, and lifestyle.
• Supportive policies for growing families and diverse cultural or religious needs.
• Focus on mental health and safety, including Employee Assistance Programs.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career advancement within Wesfarmers.

Inclusion Commitment

Officeworks actively promotes a welcoming and safe workplace, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds including different ages, cultures, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community.