GWA Group is a leading innovator, designer, importer and supplier of sustainable water solutions for bathrooms, kitchens and laundries across residential and commercial spaces. With our iconic brands Caroma and Methven, and operations spanning Australia, New Zealand and the UK, we’re shaping a better, more sustainable future, one solution at a time.
At GWA, our purpose is simple – making life better through innovation in everyday water experiences.
We are currently seeking an experienced HR Systems Analyst to join us on a 12-month parental leave cover. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a significant period of Workday enhancement and optimisation, working closely with stakeholders across the business to drive meaningful improvements in our HR systems capability.
Based in North Sydney, and forming part of our People & Performance team, this role plays a key part in delivering a seamless employee experience across the full employee lifecycle.
About the role
This is a hands-on and varied role, sitting within our HR shared services function, where you will combine HR operations, systems expertise and data-driven insights.
A key focus over the next 12 months will be building and optimising Workday, making deep, practical experience in Workday critical to your success.
You will:
HR Systems & Workday
Lead the optimisation and ongoing enhancement of Workday to improve system performance and user experience
Support configuration, testing and continuous improvement of business processes
Troubleshoot system issues and provide expert guidance to users across the organisation
Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders to build capability and confidence in using Workday
HR Operations & Systems Administration
Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle transactions including hires, changes and terminations
Support contract and letter generation, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery
Provide advice on HR processes, policies and system usage to managers and employees
Data & Reporting
Maintain high standards of data integrity across HR systems
Deliver insightful HR reporting, including dashboards and contributions to board and statutory reporting (e.g. ESG, WGEA)
Analyse trends and provide meaningful recommendations to support decision making
Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with internal stakeholders to support onboarding, employee experience and process improvements
Build strong relationships across the business to ensure smooth delivery of HR services
About you
You are a detail-oriented and solutions-focused HR systems specialist who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
You will bring:
Extensive experience in Workday HCM, including configuration and optimisation
Minimum 5 years’ experience working with HRIS platforms
Strong understanding of HR processes and how systems can drive efficiency and improve outcomes
Proven experience in testing, troubleshooting and system enhancements
Analytical capability, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Workday Pro certification will be highly regarded.
Why join GWA?
This is a great opportunity to step into a role where you can make a genuine impact during a period of transformation, while working as part of a supportive and collaborative People & Performance team that values innovation, continuous improvement and strong relationships.
If you are looking for a role where you can leverage your Workday expertise while contributing to a broader HR function, we would love to hear from you.
Ready to apply? Great! Just click the apply button to build your career with us! Please note: You must be a citizen, permanent resident or hold all the relevant employment visas and other approvals for the location and duration of this position to apply for this role. Please note that we are not accepting applications from agencies for this position.
