• $120,000 + super | 12 month Fixed term contract
• Richmond location - 3 days WFH
• Well known organisation with a large, complex payroll environment

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Systems Team Lead to join a well-known, fast-growing organisation with operations across Australia. This 12-month fixed term contract will see you leading a dedicated payroll systems team while overseeing the performance, optimisation, and stability of payroll systems in a high-volume environment. Based in Richmond, the role offers a hybrid model with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.

The Opportunity
In this role, you’ll take ownership of the payroll systems function, leading a team to ensure system reliability, support payroll delivery, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll play a key role in managing day-to-day operations, resolving critical system issues, and supporting ongoing system optimisation and transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of payroll systems specialists, providing coaching, support, and performance oversight
• Oversee day-to-day payroll systems operations, ensuring system stability and timely resolution of issues
• Act as the escalation point for complex system issues impacting payroll processing and pay close
• Work across payroll and workforce systems, ensuring they are configured and operating effectively
• Support system optimisation initiatives and contribute to ongoing transformation activities
• Partner closely with Payroll, HR, IT, and external vendors to resolve issues and improve processes
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify risks or inefficiencies
• Support system testing, upgrades, and implementation activities
• Drive continuous improvement through process enhancements, automation, and best practice system use

About You

• Proven experience in a payroll systems leadership role with direct people management responsibility
• Strong hands-on experience with payroll systems, ideally PayGlobal
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and system dependencies in high-volume environments
• Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, or transitions
• Highly developed problem-solving skills with the ability to manage time-critical system issues
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders

What’s on Offer

• $120,000 + super 
• 12-month fixed term contract. (potential to extend)
• Hybrid work model – 2 days in office, 3 days from home
• Opportunity to lead a high-performing payroll systems team
• Collaborative and fast-paced working environment
• Richmond location with easy access to public transport

If you’re a payroll systems professional who enjoys leading teams, solving complex challenges, and driving system improvements, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career.

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.