At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – driving this technology are our people.
It takes talented people to build and power the systems and solutions that communities depend on every day. So, we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.
From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.
Our Benefits
- Competitive remuneration + Super + Profit Share
- ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
- Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $14.95 P/W
- Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire and Tech)
- Modernised Paid Parental Leave
- Veterans Leave
- Novated Lease options
- Personal & professional training development opportunities
- Sonder – Wellbeing and Support Partner
Our Team
This role is part of our corporate team, a central hub for Thales Australia. It’s where our shared services – think finance, legal, HR, procurement – come together to make sure all teams across Australia have access to the business services they need. Cross-functional collaboration helps us build out Thales’ capabilities – and helps us open up new career opportunities for employees all across the business.
Your role
The HR Systems Analyst provides technical support for all HR systems including triage of issues, system administration/configuration, changes as well as maintenance tasks and reporting within HR Systems. This role works directly with the HR Services Manager but also with stakeholders from the wider HR Function and the business on a variety of projects such as systems upgrades, reorganisations and enhancements.
This role also works closely with our Global Group HR Systems Teams and local ES/ IT Teams including Ramco support teams. As our HR Systems Analyst, you will be accountable for:
- Maintain and develop core HR systems including permissions architecture
- Contribute to HR System projects including selecting, testing and implementing software
- Carry out system administration activities within Workday including system maintenance, system testing, system/data checks, managing user access, fault-finding and resolution
- Maintenance of database operations of all HR systems in scope
- Perform regular data quality audits and monitor system integrations to ensure integrity and accuracy within Workday
- Assist with the development and maintenance of relevant practices and procedures
- Creation and maintenance of reports and analytics against end user needs whilst driving standardisation and medium of delivery
- Ensure the on-time delivery of all scheduled HR metrics (both automated and manual) and ad-hoc/non-standard reports.
- Support key stakeholders through training on HR systems and resolving HR systems queries
- Input, review and format HR data for entry into the HR system ensuring data integrity and quality
- Focus on continuous improvement, looking for new ways to improve processes and services, and analysing options for HR system requirements
- Monitor and respond to end users request regarding system issues
Your experience
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:
- Tertiary qualification in IT, business administration or HR
- Experience with Workday
- Experience with HRIS and Payroll systems
- Experience working with systems including reporting, configuration management and supporting others
- Experience and knowledge of working to processes and in line with process methodology
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Project management exposure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain discretion in all matters of confidentiality
After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.
A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.
It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.
We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.
Read more about our WORK180 endorsement.
Skills Required
- Tertiary qualification in IT, business administration, or HR
- Experience with Workday
- Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
- Experience with reporting, configuration management, and supporting users
- Experience working to processes and process methodology
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Project management exposure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
- Australian citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thales and has not been reviewed or approved by Thales.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
Thales Insights
What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
