People Data & Systems Lead Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people. Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between home and the office. We recognise and reward high performance and have outstanding employee benefits including a week of shutdown leave, paid parental leave, extra-long service leave, together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. About the role Slater and Gordon are seeking an experienced People Data and Systems Lead to take ownership of our HR systems, data, and analytics capability. This is a senior individual contributor role that sits at the intersection of people, technology, and insight, with real influence across the business. Reporting to the Manager People Services and partnering closely with HR, IT, Finance, and senior leaders, you will be responsible for ensuring our HR systems are robust, user friendly, secure, and continuously improving. You will also lead the development of meaningful people insights that enable smarter workforce decisions and enhance the employee experience. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys ownership, thrives on problem solving, and is motivated by delivering practical, high impact solutions. What you'll do Own and manage Slater and Gordon’s HRIS architecture, including system administration, configuration, integrations, and data governance Lead continuous improvement of HR systems, processes, and user experience, bringing forward practical recommendations Manage cyclical and project-based HR system activities, including planning, documentation, stakeholder coordination, and post implementation reviews Build, maintain, and enhance HR analytics and reporting solutions, including dashboards, executive reporting, and self-service tools Ensure strong data integrity, security, and access controls across all HR systems Partner with HR, IT, Finance, and business leaders to deliver cross functional outcomes Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service performance What will you bring? You will bring strong experience in HR systems ownership, data analytics, and continuous improvement, along with advanced capability in Power BI, Excel, DAX, and Power Query. You will have a proven track record of partnering with HR, IT, and Finance teams to deliver practical, business focused solutions. You will be comfortable leading system driven projects, managing vendors, and working across complex stakeholder environments. You will have excellent communication skills, a strong customer focus, and a passion for improving employee experience through smarter systems and better data. Tertiary qualifications in HR, IT, or a related discipline will support your success, with HRIS or project management certifications highly regarded. What next? If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies. To be eligible for this position, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with full and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Proof of work rights will be required as part of the Slater and Gordon application process. Acknowledgement of Country Slater and Gordon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today. Diversity Inclusion Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Slater and Gordon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. We understand that everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. Apply now Share Save Job
