Payroll Consultant

Job title : Payroll Consultant
Location : Victoria
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : Salary negotiable on experience level
Job reference : DCLPC2104
About the Client
Our client is a highly respected specialist consulting firm known for delivering high‑quality payroll, WFM and HCM advisory services. With strong growth, a modern operating model and a people first culture, they partner with organisations across Australia to enhance payroll performance, drive compliance, and deliver transformation outcomes. Sharp & Carter are currently recruiting a number of Payroll Consultant positions at varying levels to support this business with their rapid growth. 

Key Responsibilities
You will lead complex payroll, WFM and HCM consulting engagements, providing specialist guidance to clients and driving process improvement. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Payroll management & transformation
  • Client facing consulting
  • Critical problem solving
  • Compliance & legislation
  • Leadership & collaboration
  • Process improvement
  • Travel & attending client sites / events
Candidate Profile
You are a seasoned payroll professional with strong consulting capability and a passion for solving complex payroll and WFM challenges.
  • Experience in payroll consulting, payroll management or payroll transformation
  • Strong proficiency across payroll and WFM systems (e.g. Dayforce, UKG, Oracle, SAP, Kronos)
  • Deep understanding of Australian payroll legislation, awards/EBAs and tax compliance
  • Demonstrated experience leading implementations, system upgrades, automation or transformation projects
  • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capability
  • Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and client‑centric service approach
What’s on Offer
  • Join a respected, high growth consulting organisation with a genuine people first ethos
  • Work across diverse, meaningful payroll and WFM transformation projects
  • Supportive leadership, strong team values and a collaborative culture
  • Opportunities to mentor, lead and influence best practice
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Exposure to modern payroll technologies and leading industry methodologies
To discuss further, please reach out to Daniel Close at dclose@sharpandcarter.com.au