HCM & Payroll Technology Lead

• Permanent full-time opportunity with competitive remuneration package
• Lead the enablement and adoption of advanced HCM and Payroll roadmap
• Based in Sydney CBD with hybrid working arrangement

About the Business

Welcome to Yancoal. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, business and environmental professionals, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together as One Yancoal. Yancoal Australia now owns, operates, or participates in nine producing coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. To learn more about what it's like to work at Yancoal check out our LinkedIn page.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Business Solutions Manager, this role plays a key role in connecting HR, Payroll, and Technology. Leveraging deep expertise in HR and payroll processes, industry best practice, and SAP SuccessFactors, it ensures solutions are fit-for-purpose, scalable, and aligned to business needs.

Success is measured by strong architectural compliance, zero high-risk audit findings, seamless integrations, and reduced vendor reliance, while supporting the delivery of HR and Payroll strategic priorities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Translating Yancoal’s HR strategy and workforce objectives into scalable, secure, and integrated SuccessFactors solutions, aligned with enterprise architecture standards, regulatory obligations, and user experience expectations.
• Act as design authority for SuccessFactors, HR payroll interfaces and related enterprise integrations.
• Providing oversight and assurance of vendor-delivered outcomes, including management of service provider deliverables
• Assessing the bi-annual SuccessFactors and other HR / Payroll systems releases and provide guidance on cross‑module impacts and dependencies.
• Managing the deployment, enhancements & support of related HR & Payroll Systems
• Supporting the ICT Team with the implementation of additional modules and SuccessFactors analytics
• Providing guidance to the business partners in the development of user procedures, guidelines, job aids and quick reference guides.
• Embedding in solution design compliance with employment law, industrial relations requirements, data privacy, SOX and audit controls.
• Ensuring the vendor delivered services are according to the Statement of Work or agreed SLAs
• Supporting the change management process when looking at making changes to existing functionality to improve business process.

Skills and Experience

• Science degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• 8+ years enterprise HR and/or Payroll systems experience
• 5+ years SAP SuccessFactors design or architecture experience
• Experience with SuccessFactors integration. E.g. SAP Cloud Platform, APIs, or middleware.
• Deep understanding of HR/Pay processes & SAP SuccessFactors modules
• Advanced knowledge of SuccessFactors platform administration, configuration standards, and governance frameworks
• Understanding of security frameworks, data privacy, and compliance requirements
• Strong understanding of employment, payroll and data privacy controls
• Strategic approach to aligning technology with business needs
• Keeps up to date on the latest developments, trends, and best-practices
• Proven stakeholder engagement and governance capability
• Demonstrable analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Subsidised private health insurance
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+. 

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace. 

If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us. 

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