Full time, 5-year fixed term Lead HR transformation and key initiatives—including payroll, digital systems, time & attendance, and reward enhancements—to build a future-ready, efficient, and employee-focused service model Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation About the Organisation Tandem Partners is partnering with a large, complex, and purpose-led organisation, recognised for its commitment to creating positive impact through its research, innovation and people. Operating in an environment of change and transformation, this highly reputable organisation is focused on building an inclusive, high-performing and innovative environment that enables its people to thrive and deliver exceptional outcomes for its communities and stakeholders. The Role Reporting to a values driven and inspiring Chief HR Officer, this is a critical opportunity to design and deliver a new HR service delivery model that will increase capability, efficiency, and experience across a large and complex organisation. Leading a team, you will be accountable for a range of strategic initiatives including: HR Transformation - Establish a future-ready HR service delivery model Payroll Uplift Program - Deliver a strategic initiative to resolve payroll challenges and build sustainable, compliant processes. Digital Transformation - Lead a significant project around digital infrastructure to modernise HR systems and data capability. Time & Attendance Implementation - Oversee the selection, rollout, and successful implementation of a new organisational wide time and attendance system. Reward System Enhancement - Lead the upgrade of Workday to streamline reward processes and enable greater operational efficiency. About You You are a proven HR leader with a track record of delivering exceptional operational processes and digital transformation within large, complex and industrial environments. You’re hands-on when needed but always keep the bigger picture in sight. You will be pragmatic, emotionally intelligent, and highly collaborative. You will inspire confidence and bring people on the journey of change. You will also bring: Significant experience managing payroll operations and HR service delivery. Strong background in implementing digital HR and payroll systems. Experience in organisations with complex wage remediation or large casual workforces. A practical, numerate mindset with the ability to “get into the detail.” Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills. Key benefits a University contribution of 17% of your base salary to your superannuation fund tax-efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund generous relocation allowance if moving from interstate or overseas access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centers gain the recognition of working in a leading University. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Term and remuneration The successful candidate will be offered a five-year fixed term position on a full-time basis with a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications. The appointment is subject to completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. Other To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Please refer to the position description for further details. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. We welcome your enquiries and encourage your contact. Please contact Kate on 02 8045 2925 or kate@tandempartners.com.au for further information or apply online quoting reference number 3975547. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 30 November 2025 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. 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