Join Merivale's People Experience team and help shape the future of our people systems and data environment.
We're looking for a strategic and hands-on People Systems Lead to play a pivotal role in strengthening our HRIS landscape and people data capability.
In this role, you'll help drive the delivery of Merivale's People Systems roadmap, ensuring our platforms enable effective decision-making and support both the People Experience and wider business strategy.
The Role
As our People Systems Lead, you'll connect strategy to execution by owning the day-to-day processes that keep our systems stable, our data accurate, and our reporting sharp.
Key responsibilities include :
* Systems Management : Oversee HRIS platforms (SAP SuccessFactors, UKG Pro - Workforce Management, and others), manage configuration, access, and structural changes, and resolve BAU issues in partnership with Technology and vendors.
* Data Governance & Quality : Lead data validation, reconciliation, and corrective actions. Implement governance frameworks and ensure compliance with privacy, Fair Work, and security standards.
* Reporting & Intelligence : Deliver reliable, reconciled workforce reporting and metrics. Partner with the People Analytics Lead to support strategic planning and predictive insights.
* Governance & Risk : Support system change prioritisation, maintain audit trails, and contribute to compliance reporting.
* Change & Adoption : Coordinate system releases, UAT, training, and user support. Promote digital confidence and continuous improvement.
* Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement : Manage vendor relationships, align roadmaps, and drive service excellence.
* Team Contribution : mentor the People Systems team and help embed best-practice tools and ways of working.
Essentials
* 5–8 years' experience in HRIS or People Systems roles within complex, multi-site organisations.
* Expertise in system configuration, data governance, and workforce reporting (SuccessFactors and / or UKG Pro - Workforce Management preferred).
* Strong understanding of integration flows, audit controls, privacy legislation, and Fair Work obligations.
* Proven ability to translate technical capability into business value.
* Experience supporting system transformation or roadmap initiatives.
* A collaborative mindset, curiosity, and a passion for building best-practice PX Systems.
Why Merivale?
At Merivale, we're more than hospitality — we're a community of passionate people who thrive on creativity, innovation, and excellence. Join us and be part of a team that's transforming how we work, connect, and grow.
We also offer :
* Competitive salary.
* Paid parental leave and flexible return work support for new parents.
* Amazing discounts at 90+ venues.
* Career progression opportunities and development through leadership programs and supported technology education tools.
* Access to our employee assistance program which provides free and confidential health support.
* Employee referral program.
* Free lunch in venue each day.
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