Finance Transformation Specialist | Payroll Project

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Payroll Transformation Lead to drive a large-scale business transformation program. This role will lead the design and implementation of a consistent payroll operating model across a complex, multi-entity organisation while supporting the rollout of a new enterprise HR and payroll platform. Working closely with the leadership group, you will play a pivotal role in simplifying payroll operations, strengthening governance and ensuring a seamless transition from project delivery into business-as-usual operations. This is a highly visible role requiring strong stakeholder management, project leadership and deep payroll expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Transformation

- Lead the delivery of a group-wide payroll harmonisation program across multiple business units;
- Develop and manage the transformation roadmap, project milestones and implementation plans;
- Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure alignment between payroll, HR and finance initiatives; and
- Identify and manage project risks, dependencies and stakeholder communications.

Payroll Governance

- Design and implement a robust payroll governance framework;
- Develop policies, controls, approval processes and decision-making frameworks;
- Define clear ownership and accountability across Payroll, Finance and People & Culture; and
- Support payroll compliance, audit readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.

We want to hear from

- Experienced payroll transformation professionals who thrive in complex environments;
- Enjoys driving meaningful organisational change; and




- Combine technical payroll expertise with strong project management skills and have the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions.

You will bring

- Extensive experience leading payroll transformation, implementation or harmonisation programs;
- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, compliance and governance;
- Experience working across Payroll, Finance and Human Resources;
- Demonstrated success managing large-scale projects and organisational change;
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills; and
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be measured by

- Delivery of a standardised payroll operating model across the organisation;
- Successful implementation of a payroll governance framework;
- Simplified payroll processes and reduced operational complexity;
- Accurate and compliant payroll outcomes throughout implementation;
- Strong collaboration between Finance, Payroll and People & Culture;
- Effective transition of current processes into business-as-usual operations; and
- Improved governance, controls and reporting capability across the payroll function.

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a high-profile transformation program with significant organisational impact, working alongside senior leaders to modernise payroll operations and establish best‑practice processes for the future.

At u&u; Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

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📌 Finance Transformation Specialist | Payroll Project (New South Wales)
🏢 u&u. Recruitment Partners
📍 New South Wales