Make your mark with Thiess

As a global business, we are proud to offer diverse and rewarding career opportunities. We are committed to Thiess being a company that supports great people to succeed, develop their careers, and feel supported to reach their highest potential. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.  

Thiess is the place to make things happen

Why Thiess?

Thiess is built on a proud history of delivering excellence in mining for over 90 years. With a team of 15,000+ across multiple continents, we blend world-class talent and cutting-edge technology to shape a sustainable mining future.

The Opportunity

This role exists to bridge HR Processes and technology, ensuring that Oracle HCM is a scalable, compliant and value-adding global platform. You will participate in the development of business cases that recommend investment.You will assist in assessing the return on investment for initiatives and ensure that work is completed on time, fit for purpose, according to budget, meets stakeholder requirements, and is of a high standard.

About The Role

This role exists to bridge HR Processes and technology, ensuring that Oracle HCM is a scalable, compliant and value-adding global platform. You will participate in the development of business cases that recommend investment. This role ensures that Oracle HCM is configured and used effectively to meet business needs, enable global consistency, comply with local legislative requirements, and deliver accurate workforce insights.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Oracle HCM Cloud certification(s) (e.g., Global Human Resources, Payroll, Talent Management, Compensation, or Recruiting) highly desirable.
• Professional certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum) preferred.
• Experience in enterprise level HRIS implementation, Oracle HCM is preferred.
• Experience in HR Technology / HRIS, with at least 8 - 11 years specializing in Oracle HCM Cloud functional design and implementation across multiple modules.
• Experience in payroll systems
• Awareness around the principals of lean and streams of waste
• Experience in the preparation of business cases that support the approvals for new investments
• Exposure to the mining, construction, and /or engineering industries desirable.
• Must have operational experience with HR systems, including HRIS
• Must be able to evaluate available software and applications to determine how they can enhance existing business operations.
• Excellent communication, and ability to operate at all levels of the business, different cultures and dispersed delivery teams
• Ability to develop process maps
• Demonstrate a growth mindset, genuine care for others, a can-do attitude and being comfortable with change
• Deep knowledge of Oracle HCM Cloud modules: Core HR, Absence, Time & Labor, Payroll, Compensation, Talent Management, Learning, and Recruiting.
• Strong understanding of Oracle HCM security, workflows, roles, and approvals.
• Experience in global HCM implementations including configuration, testing, and rollout.
• Expertise in data migration, data integrity, and compliance across multiple geographies.
• Hands-on ability with OTBI, BI Publisher, HCM Extracts, and dashboards for reporting.
• Familiarity with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), REST/SOAP APIs, and payroll/benefits system integrations.
• Knowledge of HR business processes and compliance (e.g., GDPR, data privacy, local employment laws).
• Experience in change management, training, and adoption strategies for HR technology.
• Project management skills (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid) to manage implementations, testing cycles, and cutover activities.
• Stakeholder management – skilled at engaging with HR, IT, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors across multiple regions.
• Problem solving & decision making – capable of analysing complex HR/tech issues and recommending solutions.
• Collaboration & teamwork – works effectively in cross-functional and global teams.
• Change leadership – comfortable driving adoption of new processes and systems in different cultural contexts.
• Strong communication skills – able to translate technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language.
• Adaptability – flexible to shifting priorities, new regions, and evolving business requirements.
• Cultural awareness – sensitive to regional differences and able to balance global consistency with local compliance needs.

What Thiess Can Do for You

• Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement
• Flexible working arrangements
• Recently renovated corporate head office located in South Bank, Brisbane
• World-class health & wellbeing programs
• On-site gymnasium
• Salary sacrifice options
• A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products
• Referral bonus program

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. 

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change. 

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining. 

We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining. 

We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers. 

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best selves to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered. 

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com

How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check, and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

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