ERP Lead, People Systems

ERP Lead, People Systems

Job No.: 694824

Location: Mulgrave

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3 year fixed-term appointment 

Remuneration: $208,932 pa HEW 10B (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the ERP Lead, People Systems will drive the strategic direction, design and delivery of Monash University’s HR ERP ecosystem. As the successful candidate, you will champion an integrated, high‑performing People Systems environment that enhances workforce insights, operational efficiency, and the overall employee experience. Acting as a critical bridge between key project teams, you will ensure total system integrity and alignment across Monash HR and eSolutions. 

In this role, you will:

• Lead the end‑to‑end People Systems function, including HRIS, payroll, time and attendance, and associated platforms.
• Define and deliver the HR ERP strategy, future‑state processes and operating frameworks.
• Oversee complex ERP program delivery, ensuring successful implementation and transition to business‑as‑usual.
• Drive process standardisation, governance, risk management and audit readiness.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across HR, Finance, IT and enterprise functions to secure alignment and informed decision‑making.
• Lead organisational change, capability uplift and readiness activities to support enterprise‑wide transformation.

About You

You have a proven track record of leading large-scale transformation and system implementation projects within highly complex organisations. Your ability to influence at executive levels, navigate competing priorities, and translate complex business needs into practical, scalable solutions will be vital. Highly sophisticated digital literacy, experience with Tier-1 platforms (such as Workday or SAP), and a high level of professional judgement will see you excel in this critical enterprise role. 

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here. 

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. 

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Jo Dallas, Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, 0409 853 719

Position Description: ERP Lead, People Systems

Applications Close: Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 11:55 PM AEST

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