About the Role
We are partnering with an industry-leading business in Parramatta to recruit a Head of Payroll Position.
This role will oversee and transform the payroll function across Australia.
While the National Payroll Manager leads the day-to-day operations, you will focus on strategic initiatives, process improvement, and payroll transformation, ensuring payroll evolves into a true business enabler.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the national payroll transformation strategy, including system implementations, process standardisation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Oversee compliance, reporting, and governance across all payroll operations (over 0 employees). Manage and mentor the National Payroll Manager and broader payroll team. Own payroll systems. Develop policies, frameworks, and dashboards to optimise payroll efficiency and decision-making. Partner with Finance, HR, and Operations to provide strategic guidance and thought leadership. Drive change management initiatives and lead key payroll-related projects.
About You
Proven experience in senior payroll leadership roles. Strong technical payroll knowledge, including legislative compliance and multi-site payroll operations. Track record in payroll transformation and process improvement. Experience with Kronos is essential; SAP and Workday knowledge highly desirable. Strong stakeholder management and change leadership capabilities. Strategic mindset with the ability to translate payroll operations into business value.
Why Apply
This is a high-profile role offering autonomy, influence, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a national payroll function.
If you're excited by transformation, and strategic leadership in payroll, we would love to hear from you.
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