People Systems Lead Merivale

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 to 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