Payroll Systems Manager - 6 Month FTC

Job title : Payroll Systems Manager - 6 Month FTC
Location : Victoria
Job type : Contract or Temp
Contact name : Sarah Armstrong
Contact email : sarmstrong@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : SA649120

Key Details:
• 6 month fixed term contract (strong potential to extend)
• Salary of $140,000 – $150,000 + super (depending on experience)
•Inner eastern suburbs– 3 days WFH

The Opportunity
An opportunity has become available for an experienced Payroll Systems Manager to step into a leadership role within a large and complex organisation.
Reporting into senior leadership, this role will take ownership of the payroll systems function, leading a medium sized team and ensuring the effective delivery, optimisation and stability of payroll systems in a high-volume environment.
This position will suit a hands-on leader who is comfortable stepping into a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and leading from the front while driving system performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
• Leading a payroll systems function including multiple direct reports
• End-to-end ownership of payroll systems delivery and prioritisation
• Ensuring system stability and performance across payroll operations
• Acting as the escalation point for complex payroll system issues
• Supporting compliance across EBAs, awards and payroll processes
• Partnering with Payroll, HR and IT to resolve issues and improve systems
• Supporting system optimisation, upgrades and transformation activities
• Driving process improvements and best practice system use

About You
  • Minimum of 5+ years proven experience in a payroll systems leadership role Strong hands-on experience with implementing payroll systems end to end
  • Must have experience leading a team within a large & complex payroll environment
  • Previous payroll experience within a large, for-purpose organisation would be highly regarded
  • Solid understanding of payroll processes within complex, high-volume environments
  • Experience managing or supporting system transitions or implementations
  • Strong problem-solving capability and ability to manage time-critical issues
  • Confident communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Available to commence immediately
What’s on Offer
  • Immediate start
  • 6 month Fixed Term Contract with strong likelihood of extension
  • Excellent hybrid working model (3 days from home)
  • Inner-eastern suburbs, close to public transport & parking on site
  • Opportunity to lead a sizeable payroll systems function
  • Exposure to a complex and evolving payroll landscape
  • Collaborative, high volume and fast-paced working environment
How to Apply
Click the link below to apply online.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Armstrong at sarmstrong@sharpandcarter.com.au.