HR Systems Specialist
- Location:
- Ipswich City, Queensland, Australia
- Posted:
- 16th July 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 3008263
- Supportive leadership
- Immediate start
- Long-term career development opportunities
Immediate start with great growth opportunities!
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:
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Managing and optimising HRIS platforms and supporting future system enhancements.
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Maintaining HR data integrity, reporting, dashboards, and workforce analytics.
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Developing, reviewing, and updating HR policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
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Ensuring compliance with Australian employment legislation, Fair Work requirements, and WHS obligations.
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Conducting policy audits and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
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Providing generalist HR support across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, learning and development, and offboarding activities.
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Partnering closely with payroll, finance, and operational stakeholders to improve people processes and reporting outcomes.
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Supporting site-based operations through occasional travel to regional and interstate locations.
What you'll need to succeed
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To be successful in this role, you will bring:
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Previous experience in HR systems, HR operations, HR advisory, or policy-focused positions.
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Around 2+ years' experience in Human Resources, HR systems, or a related field.
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Advanced Excel skills with experience in data analysis, reporting, and maintaining data accuracy.
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Experience working with HRIS platforms and confidence learning new systems.
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Strong policy development, review, and compliance experience.
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Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR best practice.
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Generalist HR experience across the employee lifecycle.
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Strong written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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A collaborative approach and the ability to thrive in a hands-on operational environment.
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Qualifications in Human Resources, Business, IT Systems, or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
What you'll get in return
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Permanent full-time opportunity.
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Exposure to business transformation and future systems projects.
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Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture.
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Genuine long-term career development opportunities within a growing organisation.
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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 Enya.Gallagher@hays.com.au.
If this role isn't quite right, but you are exploring new opportunities, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.