People Systems Manager

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced People Systems Manager to join a large, complex and highly respected organisation operating across multiple locations and business units. Reporting to the Head of Capability, Diversity & People Systems, this newly evolved role will be responsible for leading the organisation's People Systems strategy, governance framework and technology roadmap.

This is a high-impact position for a commercially minded HR technology leader who can optimise existing platforms while driving innovation, automation and AI-enabled solutions that enhance employee experience, workforce capability and organisational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and optimise the People Systems landscape, ensuring platforms, integrations and processes effectively support business objectives.
• Lead the evaluation, implementation and continuous improvement of HR technology solutions, including HRIS, workforce technology and AI-enabled tools.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives, automation opportunities and system enhancements across the employee lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks covering system controls, workforce data, privacy, security and compliance requirements.
• Develop and oversee AI governance practices, ensuring responsible adoption, transparency, risk mitigation and human oversight.
• Leverage workforce analytics and insights to support decision-making, business performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage technology vendors and strategic partnerships to maximise service delivery and innovation outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with People & Culture, ICT,  Risk and business leaders to deliver scalable and sustainable technology solutions.

About You
To be successful, you will bring:

• Degree qualifications in Human Resources, Information Technology, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Detailed experience in People Systems, HRIS, workforce technology, digital transformation or a similar field.
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise HR systems, including governance, configuration, optimisation and vendor management.
• Experience leading system implementations, upgrades and transformation projects from planning through to adoption.
• Strong knowledge of workforce data management, reporting, analytics and data governance principles.
• Understanding of privacy, cybersecurity, compliance and information management requirements.
• Exposure to AI-enabled workforce technologies and an appreciation of responsible AI governance principles.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical capability, commercial acumen and a continuous improvement mindset.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future direction of people technology within a large and complex organisation.
• Exposure to enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, emerging technologies and AI innovation.
• Senior stakeholder engagement and visibility across the business.
• A collaborative and high-performing environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Tim Newham  tnewham@sharpandcarter.com.au