An exciting opportunity existsfor an experienced Payroll Specialist to lead a major payroll transformationproject at The Wests Group Australia.
This is a rare opportunity toshape the future of payroll across a diverse and growing hospitality andentertainment business. You will lead the upgrade of our payroll systems whilestrengthening payroll governance, compliance, reporting and service delivery.

Working closely with sharedservices, operational leaders and external partners, you will bring the rightstakeholders together to design a compliant, people-centred payroll environmentthat supports a better experience for our core business.

The Opportunity

As Payroll Transformation Manager, you will lead theend-to-end payroll system upgrade from planning and process review through toimplementation, stabilisation and continuous improvement. You will bring people together, understand how our venuesand support teams work, and translate operational needs into easy, practicalpayroll solutions that improve accuracy, compliance and the employeeexperience.

Key areas of focus include:

- Lead the payroll system transformation project from planning through to implementation and stabilisation
- Review and improve payroll processes, controls and governance frameworks
- Identify opportunities to simplify, automate and improve the way payroll services are delivered
- Provide payroll compliance leadership across awards, enterprise agreements and legislation
- Deliver meaningful workforce and labour reporting insights to support better business decisions
- Support change management, training and capability building across payroll operations




- Build strong partnerships with multiple internal and external stakeholders to deliver practical long-term outcomes

About You

- You are a seasoned payroll specialist who enjoys improvingsystems, solving practical problems and creating clear, reliable ways ofworking.
- You are confident working with detail, but you alsounderstand the bigger picture.
- You can influence change, bring stakeholders with you andbalance compliance, service and operational reality.

What we're looking for:

- Demonstrated experience in a senior payroll position
- Proven experience leading payroll system implementations, upgrades or transformation projects
- Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, awards, enterprise agreements and employment legislation
- Experience managing payroll in a medium to large organisation
- Strong stakeholder engagement and change management skills
- Advanced payroll reporting, data analysis and Excel capability
- Sound judgement, attention to detail and a strong focus on governance and risk
- Ability to build trusted relationships and influence positive outcomes across the business

Highly regarded:

- Experiencewithin hospitality, clubs, hotels or other multi-site environments
- Projectmanagement or change management experience




- Tertiaryqualifications in Payroll, Finance, Business, Human Resources or a relateddiscipline

About Us

The Wests Group Australia is a major employer in theNewcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie regions. Employing close to 1,000people, The Wests Group operates a diverse portfolio of entertainment andhospitality venues including registered clubs, hotels, conference and fitnessfacilities, as well as the Newcastle Knights.
As a not-for-profit organisation, community is at the heartof what we do. We are here to create memorable experiences for our members,guests and communities, while providing meaningful employment and careeropportunities for our people.

Why You'll Love Being Part of The Wests Group

At The Wests Group, you will be part of a values-ledorganisation where our people, members, guests and community matter. This roleoffers the chance to lead meaningful change, work with a wide range ofstakeholders and help build payroll foundations that support our teams everyday.

Our benefits include wellbeing and community leave, paidparental leave, annual leave loading, employee discounts across meals, healthinsurance, fitness and accommodation, professional development opportunities,and the chance to lead meaningful enterprise-wide change.

The Wests Group is committed to creating a workplace where peoplefeel welcome, respected and supported. We value diversity and encourageapplications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

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📌 Payroll Transformation Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Australian National University
📍 New South Wales