Payroll Training & Development Specialist

Job title : Payroll Training & Development Specialist
Location : Victoria
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $105,000 plus super (plus salary packaging)
Contact email : dclose@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : PRSDC202
Company Overview
Sharp & Carter are partnering with a large, well-established organisation operating within a complex, shared services environment. The business supports a sizeable workforce across multiple entities, with payroll playing a critical role in ensuring accurate, compliant and timely outcomes in a high-volume setting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement a structured payroll training and capability framework aligned to compliance, systems and process improvement priorities
  • Develop onboarding programs, training materials, e-learning content, and facilitate workshops and coaching sessions across the payroll team
  • Conduct skills gap analysis and implement targeted development initiatives to uplift team capability
  • Partner with Payroll Leadership and relevant internal teams to embed legislative changes and process updates into training programs
  • Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness, maintaining accurate records and reporting on outcomes
  • Engage with key stakeholders across payroll and broader business functions to support training delivery and continuous improvement
Candidate Profile
  • Demonstrated experience within payroll operations, with exposure to training, coaching or capability development
  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance frameworks and enterprise payroll systems
  • Confident communicator with the ability to deliver engaging training and build strong stakeholder relationships
  • Experience designing and delivering structured learning programs, ideally utilising LMS or digital training tools
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Relevant qualifications in HR, Education or Training (Cert IV in Training & Assessment highly regarded)
What’s On Offer
  • Opportunity to step into a newly created, high-impact role within a large and complex payroll function
  • Broad exposure across a high-volume environment supporting a sizeable employee base
  • Supportive and collaborative culture with a strong focus on development and continuous improvement
  • Competitive salary package and long-term career opportunities within a stable organisation
To discuss further, please contact Daniel Close at dclose@sharpandcarter.com.au