Senior People Systems Administrator

About the role

We are looking for a Senior People Systems Administrator to lead the implementation, management and optimisation of our People platforms, including Paycom and Workday. The role sits at the intersection of HR, IT and analytics, supporting payroll, benefits and recruiting functions in a fast‑growing maritime technology company.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and continuously improve the HRIS suite (Paycom, Workday).
• Partner with vendors and internal teams to troubleshoot issues, apply updates and drive system enhancements.
• Ensure data integrity across payroll, benefits, time‑tracking and performance management, using analytics to detect and resolve discrepancies.
• Build advanced reports and dashboards with Excel, Power Query and Power BI for People Operations and leadership.
• Lead automation initiatives using Power Automate to streamline HR processes.
• Support the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through off‑boarding, including background checks and drug screening.
• Maintain compliant employee records and keep HR policies up to date with applicable laws.
• Respond to employee inquiries on policies, benefits, payroll and system usage.
• Assist with ad‑hoc People projects such as engagement surveys and internal communications.

Required profile

• 5–7 years of experience in HRIS administration or People Operations.
• Hands‑on experience with modern HRIS platforms, specifically Paycom and Workday.
• Strong understanding of onboarding, benefits, compliance and other People processes.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑changing, ambiguous environment.
• Experience in a startup or fast‑growth setting is preferred.

Required skills

• Paycom
• Workday
• Excel
• Power Query
• Power BI
• Power Automate