6 month FTC - Project Role | Mascot, **** close to the train | Flexibility Working from Home
Support payroll transformation initiatives focused on systems optimisation & PI
Play a key role in improving payroll processes, workflows, and overall operation
We're partnering with a business currently going through significant payroll transformation and they are looking for an experienced Payroll Project & Transformation Specialist to play a key role in stabilising, improving, and optimising their payroll function during a critical period of change.
This position combines deep payroll expertise with systems optimisation, process improvement, and transformation project work.
While there will be some involvement in day-to-day payroll operations, the real focus is on driving improvements across systems, processes, compliance, and employee experience.
What you'll be doing:
Reviewing and improving payroll processes, controls, and workflows
Supporting the stabilisation and optimisation of a recently implemented payroll system
Investigating payroll discrepancies, identifying system gaps, and ensuring data integrity
Working across complex payroll structures with multiple Awards and EBAs
Supporting compliance, payroll tax, audit, and remediation-related activities
Assessing current manual processes and implementing smarter, scalable solutions




Improving long service leave management and reducing reliance on spreadsheets/manual tracking
Acting as a key stakeholder liaison across payroll, HR, systems teams, and external bodies where required
What we're looking for:
8+ years' payroll experience within complex, high-volume environments
Robust understanding of payroll legislation, compliance, payroll tax, and Awards/EBAs
Experience within payroll transformation, implementation, optimisation, or remediation projects
Ability to work autonomously and confidently within an evolving environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvements
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Exposure to Australian and New Zealand payroll is essential
Why this role?
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys transformation-style work and wants to have genuine impact.
You'll be joining a business at a pivotal stage where your expertise, ideas, and ability to drive change will be highly valued.
If you're someone who loves untangling payroll complexities, improving systems and processes, and creating long-term solutions rather than simply processing payroll - we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Payroll Consultant (New South Wales)
🏢 Ambition Recruitment
📍 New South Wales