Utilise your Payroll BAU skills and expand into service delivery on a variety of engagements as a Payroll SME Your new companyA growing consulting business is seeking an experienced Payroll Consultant to support a broad portfolio of clients across BAU payroll delivery, systems implementations and advisory engagements.
This is a rare opportunity for payroll professionals who love the rhythm of payroll and want exposure to project work, transformation and client advisory, without losing touch with hands-on processing.
Your current roleThis is a true hybrid consulting position, offering variety and challenge across multiple client environments.
Depending on the engagement, your responsibilities may include:Acting as a trusted payroll specialist, delivering accurate end-to-end payroll processing during critical periodsSupporting or leading payroll and HRIS implementations (including testing and go-live activities)Conducting payroll remediation,



compliance reviews and employer obligation checksIdentifying root-cause issues and improving payroll processes and controlsProviding advisory support to senior stakeholders and coaching internal payroll teams What you'll need to succeedProven experience in end-to-end payroll processing within the Australian legislative environmentStrong understanding of awards, Enterprise Agreements and statutory obligationsExposure to Tier 1 payroll or HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Dayforce or similarA consulting or advisory mindset with strong stakeholder communication skillsThe ability to balance BAU payroll delivery with project-based work and process improvement What you'll get in returnExposure to a diverse range of clients and payroll environmentsGenuine career development opportunities within a growing consulting practiceHybrid working model with flexibility across home, office and client sitesSupportive, collaborative culture focused on capability building and sustainable outcomes What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Michelle Fitzgerald on now.
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📌 Payroll Consultant (Western Australia)
🏢 Hays
📍 Western Australia