Who are we?
Sanitarium Health Food Company is an Australian-owned FMCG company with iconic household brands, a rich history, and an unwavering commitment to make a positive health impact.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Optimisation Lead to join our People Technology team.
This role is pivotal in ensuring the effectiveness and continuous improvement of our Dayforce platform, with a strong focus on payroll and workforce management (WFM) capability.
You will play a key role in driving system enhancement, improving user experience, and ensuring our HR systems are aligned to the evolving needs of the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
System Optimisation & Enhancement

• Evaluate system updates and identify opportunities to enhance functionality
• Prioritise and manage enhancement requests aligned to business needs
• Develop and maintain a roadmap for future system improvements
• Provide recommendations to governance forums on system direction

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the key liaison between HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders
• Translate business needs into system requirements
• Provide updates on enhancement delivery and project progress

System & Data Management

• Oversee the effective operation of all modules including payroll and WFM.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Support configuration changes and implementation of new policies
• Maintain strong system governance, including security and access controls

Training & Support

• Develop and maintain training materials and user resources
• Deliver training sessions and support system adoption across the business
• Act as the escalation point for complex system queries and issues

What You Bring

• Proven experience working with Dayforce (or equivalent HCM platform)
• Strong understanding of payroll, workforce management, and HR systems
• Experience in HRIS/ERP system optimisation and enhancement delivery
• Knowledge of HR compliance and regulatory requirements
• Experience in project management and roadmap delivery

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills
• Ability to balance technical delivery with business priorities
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Relevant certifications in HR technology or project management (desirable)

What do we offer?
A role at Sanitarium means more than simply taking a job; it’s an invitation to a supportive workplace where our people can experience long and rewarding careers. As valued members of our purpose-driven team, you'll contribute to the expansion of our iconic, trusted household brands while pioneering innovation for our collective future. We offer exciting professional development opportunities, enticing benefits and a constructive workplace culture that fosters continuous learning and personal growth. Here, you're not just another employee; you're an integral part of our team and your contributions matter.
How to Apply
Please submit your application using the apply link. The selection process will involve interviews, personality testing, reference, and background checks.