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 3000 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
- 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
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.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV using the relevant links.
