Senior Specialist - Time and Attendance

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global environmental leader with 170+ years of experience operating in 40+ countries. With 220,000 employees worldwide and 6,500 across 300 Australian and New Zealand sites, you'll contribute to innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services that protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Specialist to join us as a subject matter expert in payroll systems and compliance. This is a critical role that will see you lead the governance and compliance of our time and attendance systems across 350+ sites, working with managers, HR Business Partners, and the Industrial Relations team to ensure accurate payroll processing and regulatory compliance.

You'll be at the forefront of managing system changes, delivering manager training, and driving continuous improvement across our UKG Pro, SAP Payroll, and SAP Employee Central platforms.

What's on offer

• 2 year fixed-term contract with potential to be made permanent
• Hybrid working out of our Pyrmont office
• Opportunity to lead strategic compliance and governance initiatives across a large, complex organisation

What you'll be responsible for

• Leading manager training and upskilling across the entire suite of systems, including onboarding new managers and providing end-to-end support
• Managing the change management process for system updates and configuration changes, including UAT coordination and go-live communications
• Interpreting Enterprise Agreements and Awards into system logic and configurations, serving as the subject matter expert for all EA and Award-related matters across 350+ sites
• Monitoring, developing, and enhancing reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights for management decision-making
• Conducting compliance audits, exception reporting, and maintaining audit-ready documentation to ensure regulatory and organisational requirements are met

What you'll need to be successful

• 3-5 years of advanced experience with UKG Pro Time & Attendance systems required
• Strong industrial relations knowledge with a good understanding of Enterprise Agreements and Awards, and the ability to communicate this expertise to site managers
• Experience with SAP Payroll, SAP Employee Central, or SuccessFactors (ideal but not essential)
• High analytical capability with strong problem-solving skills, excellent documentation practices, and a commitment to governance excellence
• Excellent communication and training abilities, with the capacity to work collaboratively across multiple teams

Veolia's AlwaysSafe culture prioritises site safety with a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy. Shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check including drug and alcohol screening, and obtain a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?

Benefits

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave
• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family
• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts
• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan
• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide adjustments to support accessibility needs.

Learn More About Our Benefits And Culture At Anz.veolia.com/careers.

We conduct fair, ethical, and merit-based recruitment and require candidates to disclose any personal or professional ties to Veolia, its suppliers, customers, partners, or competitors.