Join one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest retail groups - Accent Group. With a portfolio of over 850+ stores, 34 iconic brands (including HOKA, Skechers, Dr. Martens, Platypus, Hype DC, Stylerunner, Nude Lucy, The Athletes Foot, Sports Direct and Vans), and 30+ online platforms, we’re not just selling shoes - we’re shaping the future of retail.
As we continue to grow and transform, we’re looking for an experienced HR Systems Lead to help shape the future of our People technology.
Whats in it for you?
- Lead HR technology transformation across one of Australia’s largest retail groups.
- Generous team member discounts across all Accent Group brands.
- Modern Cremorne Head Office, with a fun and collaborative culture
About the Role
This newly created role is responsible for the ongoing management, optimisation and continuous improvement of Accent Group’s HR systems.
Partnering with People & Culture, Payroll, Technology and external vendors, you’ll drive system enhancements, improve business processes, deliver meaningful reporting and identify opportunities to leverage automation and AI to create a better experience for our teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Own and optimise Accent Group’s HR systems and technology roadmap.
- Act as the business SME for HR systems.
- Lead system enhancements, upgrades, testing and implementation projects.
- Collaborating with the HR and payroll teams and other key stakeholders to determine HRIS needs, identify system improvements and enhancements; recommends and implements solutions.
- Manage HRIS configuration, workflows, security, user access and data integrity.
- Partner with HR, Payroll, Technology and external vendors to deliver continuous improvements.
- Develop workforce reporting, dashboards and insights to support business decisions.
- Ensure data accuracy through auditing and reconciliation processes.
- Analyse trends to support workforce planning and strategic decision-making.
- Drive process automation and identify opportunities to improve efficiency using technology and AI.
- Provide system support, training and subject matter expertise across the business.
- Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy and payroll requirements
To be successful you will have:
You’ll be a systems-focused HR professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and delivering exceptional user experiences.
You’ll also bring:
- Demonstrated experience managing enterprise HR systems within a large organisation.
- Strong experience with Dayforce, iChris Payroll and Zendesk (highly regarded).
- Exposure to other HR platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors or Oracle HCM is advantageous.
- Experience leading HR systems projects, upgrades or digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience leading HR systems projects, implementations or major enhancements.
- Excellent understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
- Strong analytical skills with experience producing HR reporting and dashboards.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business or a related discipline.
Why join Accent Group?
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of HR systems for one of Australia’s most successful retailers and play a key role in improving how technology supports our people.
If you’re passionate about HR technology, continuous improvement and making an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.
