HRIS Project Manager (6-Month Contract)

Betfair is a disruptor bringing innovation and competition to the Australian sports betting industry while operating responsibly and following regulations to protect the community.

We’re embarking on an exciting journey to replace our legacy HRIS (PeopleSoft) with a new, modern system (TBC) and we’re looking for a HRIS Project Manager (6-month contract) to lead the charge! This is your chance to take ownership of a high-impact, organisation-wide change that will shape how we manage our people for years to come. If you thrive on turning complexity into clarity, rallying stakeholders, and delivering meaningful change, we’d love to have you on board for this 6-month contract.

We have a team full of passionate, energetic, great people, with a genuine determination to try and create a working environment that is safe and supportive for everyone, we even won the WORK180 award last year for our commitment to employee support and safety, which we are very proud of.  Being a strong data-driven business; using cutting edge and digital innovative marketing technology, we service a sophisticated customer base, offering a different way for punters to engage with racing and sport.

What you will bring 

• Previous experience in a project management role (min 2 – 3 years). 

• HRIS transition experience preferred. 

• Strong knowledge of HR processes and systems (payroll, recruitment, talent, learning, time and attendance). 

• Strong communication skills, keeping all relevant stake holders informed on process. 

• Ability to complete tasks by agreed deadline.

How Betfair will be On Your Side: 

• Incredibly flexible working arrangements. 

• An ongoing commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. 

• Supportive wellbeing initiatives including access to our Employee Assistance Program. 

• A dedicated internal events team focused on bringing a mix of educational, social, celebratory, and philanthropic activities, 

Some tasks include, but are not limited to: 

• Deliver the successful transition of Betfair from PeopleSoft to a new HRIS system (TBC) within the agreed timeline. 

• Ensure system configuration aligns with business requirements across HR, payroll, and finance functions. 

• Ensure accurate and complete migration of all existing employee data. 

• Document and hand over all key processes to enable the People & Culture team to manage and maintain the system independently. 

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks before they impact project timelines or outcomes. 

• Provide clear, consistent progress updates to key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Establish clear governance protocols for ongoing system updates, user permissions, and support escalation. 

• Conduct thorough testing to validate functionality before go-live. 

• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle. 

Interested? 

At Betfair, we are committed to building a workplace where everyone can fulfill their full potential. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where all employees feel welcome and included. We encourage people of all walks of life, abilities, and backgrounds to apply. 

We are proudly a WORK180 endorsed employer for women. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, please visit Betfair Australia on WORK180. 

Studies show that women are likely to only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the job ad. Even if you don’t hit 100%, click apply! You never know where it may lead. 

Interested in applying? Please click 'Apply now' and submit an up-to-date Cover Letter and Resume. 

We are committed to responding to all candidates within four weeks of application. If you are successful, we will send you a video interview, followed by two rounds of interviews. References are great, but not critical. You will need to have eligible working rights for Australia.