Payroll Project Manager | 16-month Fixed-Term Contract!

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager with project experience to lead the implementation of a new system to enhance ways of working!

• Champion new ways of working and embed best practice
• Project manage a large transformation program
• Hybrid working and salary up to $140k + Super + Salary Packaging

The Company

Our client is a leader in supporting disadvantaged community members to across Australia. With a number of services available to support those in need, they provide opportunity by delivering on their mission, underpinned by their values. This is led by their dedicated workforce and large volunteer base who are passionate about providing care for vulnerable members of society. They are on an exciting path of change to continue elevating the services they provide and sophisticating ways of working to ensure they can focus their time and resources on helping others.

The Leaders

You’ll report to the Financial Controller who has extensive experience working within the sector and recognised for their ability to lead productive and collaborative teams. As this role will support the integration of a new payroll system and HRIS, you will work closely with the broader People & Culture team.

The Opportunity

As the Payroll Project Manager, your scope will be to lead the implementation of SuccessFactors which includes process design, testing and go-live of the new system. You will work as part of a larger, cross-functional team and be the subject matter expert on all things SuccessFactors!
Further, you will:

• Upskill the capability of the payroll team to ensure all payrolls are compliant with relevant legislation and policies
• Review existing processes and implement contemporary practices to create efficiencies without compromise to quality
• Assist with the maintenance of relevant documentation and carry out internal audits to ensure compliance
• Design and roll out payroll system enhancements that deliver an improved customer experience
• Manage the relationship with external stakeholders
• Manage, lead, and deliver transformation projects that look at how the payroll function operates and services the business

About You

To see success, you will be a strong payroll manager or team leader with a track record in the implantation of payroll systems. A background supporting a large and complex organisation is important as this role will see you work with a number of Awards and EAs for a workforce of over 2,000 employees.

Strong working knowledge of current payroll legislation is crucial, as well as working with a time and attendance system.

Finally, you’ll be willing to be hands-on in your approach, be a self-starter while also having the ambition and capability to contribute to strategic initiatives by leaning on your project management experience to design and implement new ways of working.

The Process

Following an initial meeting with a Levyl consultant, there will be two stages of interviews with the client. The successful candidate will also be required to undergo background checks as well as reference checks.

For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Matthew Bransby-Bell on 0448 198 544.

Levyl encourage diverse, equitable and inclusive recruitment solutions and commit to respond to every applicant. We make selection and shortlist decisions based on your skills, experience, personal attributes, and motivators. Should you be successful for interview, we will tender you an interview accommodation checklist, so that you can let us know how we can support you to perform at your best.