About the Role We have been exclusively engaged to recruit a Payroll Project Manager to lead the Australian oracle payroll implementation for an international recognised brand. Reporting into the UK (though working Australian hours), you’ll play a leading hand with implementing Oracle Fusion across a 1,000 weekly, and work closely with HR and Finance to deliver accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services. You’ll also play a key role in driving automation, improving systems, and helping to create a true centre of excellence for payroll. Please note this is an initial contract for 9 months, with the chance to extend. What You’ll Be Doing Support Payroll Operations by performing system validations and reconciliations in Oracle Fusion and related platforms and integrations Test, document, and support the testing and defect processes Utilize Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation activities Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for new system features, enhancements, or integrations Assist with data cleansing and readiness activities, ensuring payroll master data quality and completeness prior to migration/go-live. About YouYou’re an experienced senior payroll specialist who’s happy to help out payroll operations, but also keen to deliver and lead payroll projects and improvements. You’ll bring: Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance (PAYG, Super, FBT, etc.) Proven experience leading a payroll team in a complex, fast-paced environment Hands-on experience with Oracle is an advantage Solid understanding of Awards/EBAs and payroll reporting processes Great communication and stakeholder management skills A collaborative, proactive, and can-do attitude Media industry exposure is a plus For further information, please reach out to Niall Hoolahan via nhoolahan@sharpandcarter.com.au