Application Support Specialist- HRIS

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.
We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.
Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.
To provide functional and technical support for HR Information Systems, ensuring smooth operations, timely issue resolution, and continuous improvement of HR technology platforms.
KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION
IT Support
Develop and maintain technical knowledge for Workday and Payspace application and provide application support and resolution of Tickets assigned by the HR Users
Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for Workday (Recruitment, Core HCM, Compensation, Talent Optimization)
Provide support for all HR Information Systems
Participate in testing and validation of new features and releases
Manage and triage support tickets, escalating as needed
Participate in testing and validation of new features and releases
Support data integrity, audits, and compliance reporting
Assist in user training and documentation ensuring all training material is created aligned with internal policies.
Provide training to all end users on existing and new functionality.
Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to optimize system usage
Support integrations across HR Information systems
Monitor system performance and user feedback to identify improvement areas
Provide support to Super users and end users in line with system objectives
Communicate status/progress and issues to business management, end-users
Provide guidance and education to end users during implementation phase of new systems and or/packages/modules
Assist and advise users of system and or procedure changes
Assist end users remotely and on site when new Applications/Modules or changes are implemented
Provide remote and on-site support and training as requested via Sigma logs
Prepare activities for “go-live” and new technology solutions implemented
Liaise with end users, vendors and technical staff when problems arise and provide user guidance and support during system changes
Conduct quality peer reviews on material developed
Maintain System Change & Documentation Repository
Reporting
Report regularly on progress
Pro-Actively highlight issues and milestones that may not be achieved
TRANSFORMING OUR SOCIETY
Teamwork
Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.
Personal and professional development
Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
Keep abreast of current research in the applicable discipline
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
Maintain customer intimacy and foster effective working relationships through building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Build strategic inter-departmental relationships to help achieve business goals at various level within the organisation
Assist with the co-ordination of Stakeholders meetings
SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
Essential
Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, Business, or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential
2–4 years of experience in HRIS or application support
Working experience on the Workday Platform
KNOWLEDGE
Familiarity with HR processes (recruitment, compensation, payroll)
Experience with ticketing systems
Knowledge of reporting tools (e.g., Workday Report Writer, Excel, Power BI)
Understanding of data privacy and compliance standards
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation
SKILLS
Customer Focus and Service Delivery
The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers.
Personal Work Ethic
Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.
Building Relationships
Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
Communication
The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
Teamwork
Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
Technical Knowledge
The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours which will include standby
Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.
Travel within and across regions to support the functions of the role may be required.
NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
Netcare Values
At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.
At Netcare, our core value is care.
We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.
We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do.
We care about the truth in all our actions.
We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.
The Netcare Way
Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:
Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect.
Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity
Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care
Compassion - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion
Appreciation - I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
Diversity- I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.
Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.