HRIS Specialist

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About Avant
Avant is Australia's leading medical defence organisation with a proud heritage of protecting Australian medical professionals for over 130 years.

Avant now represents 90,000 health practitioners and medical students across every state and territory, delivering market leading products and services to meet their professional, personal and practice needs. Building on this heritage, our vision is to be the most trusted professional partner in supporting doctors throughout their lives and careers.

As a mutual organisation, owned by members and run purely for their benefit, our members are at the centre of all we do. As well as providing products and services to our member, we play a broader community role by advocating for improvements in the healthcare system and in quality, safety and professionalism in medicine, through delivering education and research activities.

About the Role
Location: Sydney CBD | Type: Full-time, Permanent | Team: People & Culture

We're seeking a seasoned Dayforce HRIS Specialist to join our team at a pivotal moment. Following our recent Dayforce implementation, we need a technical expert who can optimise our system, resolve complex challenges, and drive continuous improvement. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of our HRIS platform while directly impacting the experience of thousands of healthcare professionals.

What You Will Do
Lead System Excellence

• Own the Dayforce platform as our primary subject matter expert, driving configuration, maintenance, and optimization strategies
• Transform post-implementation challenges into opportunities for system enhancement and business value
• Maintain system integrity through proactive audits, updates, and preventive maintenance
• Manage multiple environments (production, test, development) ensuring seamless change control and data integrity
  
  

Solve Complex Challenges

• Diagnose and resolve sophisticated technical issues with a solutions-focused mindset
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to implement sustainable fixes that prevent recurring issues
• Develop innovative solutions that enhance system stability and user experience
• Manage and prioritize the system ticket desk, providing functional solutions to business users
  
  

Drive Business Partnership

• Collaborate closely with our People & Culture team to translate business needs into powerful Dayforce configurations
• Support payroll operations with framework design, automation opportunities, and compliance assurance
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, user guides, and training materials
• Lead system release planning with thorough testing and stakeholder communication
  
  

Deliver Proactive Support

• Anticipate system needs before they become issues, maintaining a service-first approach
• Enable smooth day-to-day HRIS operations across the organization
• Provide technical guidance that empowers users at all levels
• Champion continuous improvement and efficiency gains
  
  

What You'll Bring
Essential Expertise

• Deep Dayforce mastery: Extensive hands-on experience with platform configuration, administration, and troubleshooting
• Technical excellence: Strong understanding of Dayforce architecture, capabilities, and integration possibilities
• Proven independence: Track record of successfully managing HRIS platforms with minimal supervision
• Problem-solving prowess: Exceptional ability to diagnose complex issues and develop practical, sustainable solutions
• Communication skills: Ability to translate technical concepts for diverse stakeholders
• Collaborative approach: Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams including P&C, IT, and vendors
• Structured execution: Ability to prioritize, scope work independently, and deliver visible, trackable results
• Attention to detail: Reliable, accountable approach with commitment to accuracy
  
  

Valued Additional Skills

• Experience with payroll remediation projects in Dayforce
• Knowledge of HR business process implementation in HRIS systems
• System integration and data migration expertise
• Dayforce or relevant HRIS certifications
  
  

Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you're a Dayforce expert ready to tackle meaningful challenges and drive real impact in healthcare support, we want to hear from you. Please contact Nico Touze, Head of Talent Acquisition on 0467 289 985 for any further information.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Avant supports doctors so they can serve Australia's diverse communities. Having diversity in our workforce brings valuable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support healthcare professionals.

We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities.

Our inclusive workplace is somewhere everyone can succeed.

Ready to join us? If you're passionate about supporting Australia's healthcare professionals, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us at careers@avant.org.auSeniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHuman Resources
• IndustriesInsurance

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