Workday Platform Manager

4 weeks ago


Perth, Australia Rio Tinto Full time

Workday Platform Manager

Tremendous opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected Great work life balance and attractive benefits Be part of a group that is safety focused and values inclusion Permanent position that can be based in Brisbane or Perth, Australia, or Montreal, Quebec

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Workday Platform Manager who will have overall responsibility for Workday, collaborating with the Functional Owners and HR leaders, and will take end-to-end ownership of the Workday tenants and support the development of a DevOps culture to maximise the value extracted from the platform.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced leader with expertise in HR system management at an enterprise & global scale to take accountability for managing the Workday platform, overseeing system health, performance, issue identification and resolution to deliver maximum availability. This is a massive opportunity to champion and establish best practice as Rio Tinto transitions to Workday across its global operations and will undoubtedly be one of the greatest professional challenges & rewards of your career as opportunities like this are truly few and far between.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

Reporting to the Manager – Business Platforms and Services and working in collaborative and supportive environment within our Technology Platforms division, you will:

Be responsible for managing the Workday Platform including overseeing system health, performance, issue identification and resolution to deliver maximum availability Champion data security working with the security lead to verify cross application security policies are in place and followed Ensure appropriate controls are in place regarding security access considering the high sensitivity of the information within the platform. This applies to both non-production as well as production tenants Ensure integrations to Workday, as the single source of truth for HR data, follows Rio Tinto’s current standards to maintain data integrity Oversee the implementation of new features and functions in Workday in line with prioritised business needs Establish and maintain the processes involved in making configuration changes to Workday, including appropriate testing and change control procedures that align with a Tier 1 application Find and mitigate Workday platform risks to a level acceptable within Rio Tinto risk matrix Ensure platform DR plans are developed, agreed with the software vendor (Workday), regularly reviewed and maintained Oversee the twice-yearly Workday releases Identify and implement opportunities for system optimisation and efficiencies Stay abreast of Workday releases and updates to effectively manage their impact. Oversee the development and maintenance of a release and environment management calendar for Workday  Managing relationships and outcomes with external vendors, including software providers and outsourcing partners

What you’ll bring

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team 10+ years working in IT operations, software development or DevOps environment ideal Demonstrated experience with end-to-end ownership of HR systems within an enterprise organisation, with global reach Demonstrated leadership experience managing both internal and outsourced resources Understanding of SaaS models  Working with SaaS support structures Working in a partially or wholly outsourced environment, with multiple stakeholders  Strong business engagement/stakeholder management expertise.  Broad business process understanding with knowledge of impacts of business decisions and changes 

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have helped the world progress. A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidized private health insurance for employees and immediate family Attractive share ownership plan Company provided insurance cover Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership goals. Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) Flexible working arrangements.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for over 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) operates to enable better alignment with customer priorities, end-to-end accountability and flexibility to prioritise critical work. The function provides solutions that are aligned with current and future business requirements through the development and ongoing delivery of IT strategy and solution roadmaps. Through appropriate governance, consultative processes, and the use of industry best practices, IS&T also ensures that emerging technologies and innovative ideas are constantly evaluated, considered, and adopted, to provide easy-to-use, best-in-class solutions and services.



  • Perth, Australia RioTinto Full time

    Workday Platform Manager Tremendous opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected Great work life balance and attractive benefits Be part of a group that is safety focused and values inclusion Permanent position that can be based in Brisbane or Perth, Australia, or...


  • Perth, Western Australia RioTinto Full time

    Workday Platform Manager Tremendous opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected Great work life balance and attractive benefits Be part of a group that is safety focused and values inclusion Permanent position that can be based in Brisbane or Perth, Australia, or...


  • Perth, Western Australia Atlassian Full time

    Senior Workday HCM and Security Engineer The People Tech team is responsible for building integrated, scalable, and robust HR applications for Atlassian employees.We are currently looking for an experienced, creative, and passionate Workday HCM and security engineer with a strong background supporting the employee lifecycle in Workday.The individual will...


  • Perth, Australia Collaborative Solutions Full time

    You love the challenge of solving complex inter-system problems and want to develop SaaS, SOA, web service expertise. As a Workday Integration Principal Consultant, you will bring your technical skills, ability to keep the business context in sight and roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic to a team with a positive, can-do attitude, a collaborative culture, and a...

  • Workday HCM Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Perth, Western Australia KPMG Full time

    Continuous business transformation with technology is essential for organisations seeking to grow, increase efficiencies and remain relevant amid times of innovation and change. Our Technology Implementation team work closely with organisations to enhance the potential of their technology through the analysis, assessment, and implementation of proven...


  • Perth, Western Australia Workday, Inc. Full time

    1.Provide the best possible experience on our siteCollect statistics to optimize site functionalitySenior Advisory Services Consultant - HCM-Compensation - Workday Success Plans page is loaded Senior Advisory Services Consultant - HCM-Compensation - Workday Success Plans Applyremote type Flexlocations Australia, VIC, Melbourne Australia, QLD, Brisbanetime...


  • Perth, Western Australia Collaborative Solutions Full time

    You love the challenge of solving complex inter-system problems and want to develop SaaS, SOA, web service expertise. As a Workday Integration Principal Consultant, you will bring your technical skills, ability to keep the business context in sight and roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic to a team with a positive, can-do attitude, a collaborative culture, and a...


  • Perth, Western Australia Workday, Inc. Full time

    1. Provide the best possible experience on our site2. Collect statistics to optimize site functionalitySenior Advisory Services Consultant - HCM-Compensation - Workday Success Plans page is loadedSenior Advisory Services Consultant - HCM-Compensation - Workday Success PlansApplyremote typeFlexlocationsAustralia, VIC, MelbourneAustralia, QLD, Brisbanetime...


  • Perth, Western Australia Royal Automobile Club of WA Full time

    Seeking a Workday / HRIS guru to support our People operations Join a well- established People Technology team leading the way in Workday in WA Permanent Role | West Perth + WFHWith over 1.2 million members RAC is one of WA's most iconic and trusted brands. We are a purpose led member organisation striving to create greater value for our members and deliver...


  • Perth, Australia KPMG Full time

    Continuous business transformation with technology is essential for organisations seeking to grow, increase efficiencies and remain relevant amid times of innovation and change. Our Technology Implementation team work closely with organisations to enhance the potential of their technology through the analysis, assessment, and implementation of proven...


  • Perth, Australia KPMGau Full time

    Job DescriptionContinuous business transformation with technology is essential for organisations seeking to grow, increase efficiencies and remain relevant amid times of innovation and change. Our Technology Implementation team work closely with organisations to enhance the potential of their technology through the analysis, assessment, and implementation of...


  • West Perth, Australia Royal Automobile Club of WA Full time

    Seeking a Workday / HRIS guru to support our People operations- - Join a well - established People Technology team leading the way in Workday in WA- - Permanent Role | West Perth + WFHWith over 1.2 million members RAC is one of WA’s most iconic and trusted brands. We are a purpose led member organisation striving to create greater value for our members and...


  • West Perth, Australia Royal Automobile Club of WA Full time

    Seeking a Workday / HRIS guru to support our People operations- - Join a well - established People Technology team leading the way in Workday in WA- - Permanent Role | West Perth + WFHWith over 1.2 million members RAC is one of WA’s most iconic and trusted brands. We are a purpose led member organisation striving to create greater value for our members and...


  • Perth, Australia Cognizant Full time

    The Principal Consultant will “bridge the gap” between the business and technical teams by solving complex Workday intersystem problems. They will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation. Key Responsibilities: Reinforces company policies and procedures to others. Helps others by...


  • Perth, Australia Cognizant Full time

    The Principal Consultant will “bridge the gap” between the business and technical teams by solving complex Workday intersystem problems. They will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation. Key Responsibilities: Reinforces company policies and procedures to others. Helps others by...


  • Perth, Australia Extend Consulting Full time

    **Worktype**: ***Full Time **Location**: Perth **The Company*** With a global footprint in the HCM and WFM vertical, my client is a front runner in the deployment of enterprise grade systems that deliver on all the vital components of the overall Employee Experience. They are undergoing a massive wave of expansion, with Asia Pacific being one of the...


  • Perth, Australia Synergy AU Full time

    The time to join Synergy has never been more exciting because you’ll be helping us to deliver on our commitment towards becoming a net zero carbon emission business by 2050. We are investing $3 billion in large-scale renewables development and creating unlimited opportunities for our people to contribute to the growth of innovative solutions in our...


  • Perth, Western Australia Synergy AU Full time

    The time to join Synergy has never been more exciting because you'll be helping us to deliver on our commitment towards becoming a net zero carbon emission business by 2050.We are investing $3 billion in large-scale renewables development and creating unlimited opportunities for our people to contribute to the growth of innovative solutions in our operations...

  • HRis Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Perth, Australia HNZ Global Full time

    **HRIS Specialist - APAC** - Perth, Western Australia - Human Resources - Permanent, full-time **The company** PHI is a global leader in helicopter services. In the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, PHI takes on some of the most challenging assignments in aviation to deliver high quality helicopter support for energy customers and search and rescue...

  • HRIS Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Perth, Western Australia PHI International Full time

    About the role:Join our expanding team and grab the chance to become our new HRIS Specialist located in West Perth. As you report to the HR Manager – APAC, you will have a crucial role in spearheading the implementation, management, and enhancement of the Human Resources Information System (Workday) in the PHI APAC region.Lead the project for implementing...