Job Description
u&u; Recruitment Partners is proud to partner with JBS Australia to recruit a newly created Head of Payroll Operations. This is a unique opportunity to lead the strategic direction of payroll for an organisation employing approximately 15,000 people across Australia.
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Created to elevate the payroll function, this role is focused on transformation rather than transaction. You'll lead payroll strategy, governance, systems optimisation and continuous improvement while acting as a key stakeholder in the implementation of UKG Pro.
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With an experienced payroll team managing day-to-day operations, you'll have the opportunity to influence how payroll is delivered through smarter systems, stronger controls and more efficient processes.
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The Role
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Reporting to the Head of People Systems & Analytics, you'll provide strategic leadership across payroll operations, ensuring a compliant, efficient and future-focused payroll function.
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Your focus will include:
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Leading payroll strategy, governance and operational excellence;
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Driving process improvement, automation and system optimisation;
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Strengthening compliance, financial controls and audit readiness;
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Partnering with IR, Finance, People & Culture and operational leaders to improve payroll outcomes; and
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Leading an established team including a Payroll Team Leader, Payroll Accountant and approximately eight Payroll Officers.
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About You
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You'll be an experienced payroll leader with the ability to influence change in a large, complex organisation.
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You'll bring:
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Significant leadership experience across high-volume complex payroll operations;
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Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements, with an understanding of New Zealand payroll;
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Experience leading payroll transformation, systems implementation and continuous improvement initiatives;
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Experience with SAP and/or Kronos will be highly regarded as JBS continues its implementation of UKG Pro;
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Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability; and
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A passion for improving systems, processes and governance.
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Why JBS?
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This is an chance to join one of Australia's largest food manufacturing businesses and make a genuine impact. As a newly created role, you'll have the autonomy to shape the future direction of payroll while working alongside a collaborative leadership team committed to continuous improvement.
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What's on offer:
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Competitive salary package- Circa *******k package + 20% STI;
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Newly created leadership position with genuine strategic influence;
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Lead payroll for approximately 15,000 employees across Australia;
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Key role in the implementation and optimisation of UKG Pro;
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Permanent full-time position based in Riverview, QLD;
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38-hour week with flexible start and finish times; and
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On-site parking.
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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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📌 Head Of Payroll Operations (Queensland)
🏢 Recruitment Partners
📍 Queensland