HR Functional Business Analyst (contract)

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

We are seeking a highly capable HR Functional Business Analyst to support a leading organisation through a critical phase of transformation in their HR systems landscape. This role will play a key part in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions, ensuring the effective delivery of HR and workforce management initiatives.

You will work closely with stakeholders across the HR function to analyse, document, and optimise processes across the full employee lifecycle—from Hire to Retire. Your expertise in HR technologies such as SAP HCM or SuccessFactors, and/or Workforce Management platforms like Dayforce or UKG, will be essential in driving system enhancements and supporting strategic HR initiatives.

• Proven experience as a Functional Business Analyst within HR or Human Capital Management domains
• Strong understanding of the Hire-to-Retire lifecycle and associated HR processes
• Hands-on experience with SAP HCM, SuccessFactors, Dayforce, or UKG (formerly Kronos)
• Ability to gather and translate business requirements into functional specifications
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Experience in HR transformation or system implementation projects is highly desirable

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

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Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks