Job Description
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Head of Shared Services
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Orchard HRO
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This is a rare opportunity to lead and transform the HR Shared Services function for a large, multi-layered national business at a pivotal point of change.
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Reporting into the HR Director, you will lead the end-to-end people services team, overseeing payroll and the service delivery model for a geographically dispersed team through significant transformation.
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This role is about modernisation, efficiency and commercial impact - not business‐as‐usual.
The role: n
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Lead Payroll governance across a complex national workforce, ensuring compliance and accuracy
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Drive the transition from current state to a Managed Services operating model, partnering with third‐party providers to deliver scalable, effective service delivery
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Lead and develop the People Services team through significant transformation, building capability and embedding new ways of working
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Partner closely with Change Managers and HR Leadership to deliver enterprise‐wide people process transformation (hire to retire experience)
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Review, simplify and automate end‐to‐end people processes (onboarding through offboarding) to reduce complexity and enhance employee experience
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Build a people‐centric service delivery model that prioritises employee experience, accessibility and responsiveness across all touchpoints
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Ensure a future‐focused, scalable People Services function that enables business growth while reducing operational cost.
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About you: n
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Senior leadership experience in People Services, HR Business Partnering and Shared Services within a complex organisation
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Strong Workday capability (hands‐on or leadership level)
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Previous oversight of payroll environments and governance
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Proven experience being a key driver of large‐scale change and transformation
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A commercial, strategic mindset with the ability to balance service excellence and cost efficiency.
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The opportunity: n
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Enterprise‐scale impact with visibility at the highest levels
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Opportunity to shape the future People Services model
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Lead meaningful change in a business that is investing in its systems, people and capability
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Competitive salary and join a dynamic team in a high‐profile national organisation.
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Job specifics n
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Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level
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Employment type: Full‐time
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Job function: Human Resources
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Industries: Human Resources Services, Professional Services, and Consumer Services
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Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Salary: A$170,****** - A$190,******
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📌 Head Of Shared Services (Melbourne)
🏢 Orchard HRO
📍 Melbourne