Job Title: Payroll Implementation Specialist
This is a critical role in the project team responsible for overseeing the end-to-end implementation of new payroll and award interpretation systems. The successful candidate will ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while training and coordinating stakeholders, managing risks, and delivering a seamless transition.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage all phases of the project including defining objectives, setting timelines, and allocating resources to drive project success.
* Coordinate the delivery of the implementation project alongside internal and external stakeholders ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
* Oversee data cleansing, migration, and validation activities while ensuring configuration and testing are properly executed.
* Manage change, training, communication, and post-go-live support to drive adoption and minimize disruptions.
Compliance:
* Oversee interpretation of Enterprise and Collective Agreements as well as relevant Awards and clauses ensuring they are properly captured and paid correctly.
Risk Management:
* Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure accuracy, security, compliance, and operational efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in payroll, payroll management, or HR solutions with a strong focus on software implementation and a good understanding of end-to-end payroll processes across AU and NZ, enterprise and collective agreements, and award interpretation and translation to payroll compliance.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in payroll implementation and management.
* Strong knowledge of AU and NZ payroll laws and regulations.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer:
We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for career growth and professional development, and a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration.