We are working exclusively with a local council to find their next Payroll Transformation Manager.

The Head of Payroll provides effective hands-on leadership and management of Council's payroll function, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely payroll services to all employees. This role leads strategic payroll system enhancement, modernisation and continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with Council priorities and plays a key leadership role in payroll-related digital activities, including the procurement and implementation of a time and attendance system and potential transition to an Enterprise Resource Planning solution (ERP).

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring all payroll processes are accurate, timely and compliant with legislation, awards and enterprise agreements for 2000 employees

Oversee fortnightly payroll cycles, including reconciliations, reporting and statutory obligations

Maintain payroll system integrity, ensuring employee data, payments and deductions are accurate and secure

Act as the primary liaison with payroll service providers and external stakeholders

Provide authoritative advice on payroll, taxation, superannuation and industrial matters

Lead, coach and develop payroll staff to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services

Lead payroll-related organisational change initiatives, ensuring effective transition planning, communication and adoption





Partner closely with the Digital program team to support ERP implementation and broader system modernisation

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across payroll processes, systems and controls

Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including Fair Work, taxation, superannuation and WorkCover requirements

About you

Demonstrated experience managing payroll functions in a medium to large organisation

Proven experience in payroll system implementation, enhancement or ERP project delivery

Strong understanding of payroll legislation and industrial instruments

Tertiary qualification in finance, payroll, business or related field and/or significant relevant experience

Extensive experience in payroll systems (e.g. CHRIS21 or equivalent) and enterprise systems

Solid knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and industrial relations frameworks

Experience with payroll data analysis, reporting and reconciliation

Leadership and coordination of payroll team operations and performance

Project management capability in system implementations and enhancements

Certified Payroll Specialist or equivalent qualification (desirable)

About us

A local government organisation. All employees are required to complete a National Police Record Check and hold a current Working with Children Check. Council may require a medical or functional capacity assessment to confirm you can safely perform the role.

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📌 Head Of Payroll (Melbourne)
🏢 PRG Consulting
📍 Melbourne