We're partnering with a leading Defence organisation embarking on a significant payroll transformation and are seeking an experienced Payroll Transformation Lead to drive the payroll workstream.

This is a 6-month contract supporting the implementation of a recent ADP payroll platform. You'll act as the Payroll Subject Matter Expert, working closely with local stakeholders, project teams and the overseas parent company to ensure a seamless transition.

Details:
Projected start: End August/Start September
Contract initial length: 6 months, potential to extend
Location: Southbank

Key Responsibilities
Lead the payroll workstream throughout the transformation.
Act as the Payroll SME, supporting discovery and business requirements.
Partner with BAU teams to validate payroll processes and data.
Support payroll data migration and ADP implementation activities.
Ensure payroll compliance,



governance and best practice.
Collaborate with project teams, vendors and global stakeholders to deliver a successful implementation.

About You
Proven experience delivering payroll transformation or system implementation projects.
Robust payroll operations and compliance knowledge.
ADP implementation experience is highly desirable.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Solid analytical skills with a focus on data accuracy and process improvement.

This is a transformation-focused role, not a BAU Payroll Manager position.

We're looking for someone who has successfully delivered payroll change initiatives and can provide strategic leadership throughout the implementation.

📌 Payroll Transformation Lead Melbourne
🏢 Kinexus
📍 Melbourne