Senior Technical People Systems Specialist

Date:  7 May 2026
Location: 

Perth, WA, AU, 6001

Company:  Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Job Req ID:  70723
  • 5 day work week OR 9 day fortnight, Perth based
  • International gold mining company
  • Strong SAP SuccessFactors HCM expertise across multiple modules

 

The Opportunity:

You’ll have the opportunity to shape and enhance the People function’s core systems and applications, ensuring solutions support the delivery of the people strategy, optimise performance, and meet evolving business needs. This role will play a key part in defining system and process requirements across SuccessFactors and related business applications while working within the People department at our Perth office.

 

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

  • Fixed term parental leave contract for 12 months with a leading gold producer 
  • 9 day fortnight option along with hybrid working options
  • Eligible for monthly private health insurance allowance
  • 5 weeks annual leave

 

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the regional support of SAP SuccessFactors and People systems across the People functions.
  • Partner with system owners and stakeholders to maintain core People processes and system functionality.
  • Provide troubleshooting, user support, and resolution of system issues with minimal disruption to People operations.
  • Assist support partner in system releases and updates, assessing impact on existing configurations and business processes, conduct user acceptance testing on all upgrades implemented.
  • Develop and deliver People operational reports.
  • Facilitate workshops, demonstrations, and training sessions for People teams and end users.
  • Involved in support ticket resolution, user training, and system adoption initiatives.
  • Monitor data integrity, system performance, and user adoption.
  • Work closely with the People Transformation team to ensure alignment between business as usual and transformation activities.
  • Ensure compliance with governance, audit, and SOX control requirements while providing functional support and user guidance.
  • Role model our core values and create a culture where every team member feels seen, supported, and valued.

 

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, information technology or a related field
  • Experience in using, maintaining and supporting SuccessFactors HCM Modules
  • SFX accreditation in one or more SuccessFactors modules
  • Extensive experience in human resources functional processes and systems
  • Extensive experience in SuccessFactors HCM end-user support role including business processes and regulations across multiple modules
  • Exposure to SOX processes and system

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join Gold Fields and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value — beyond mining.


Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long-term careers in mining, with fabulous mentors to guide you through from day one.

 

We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We’re always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life.

 

How to Apply

To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 22 May, 2026