- Lead international payroll implementation
- Proven experience supporting payroll implementations or system migrations

About Our Client

We're partnering with a leading organisation undertaking a major payroll transformation project and are seeking an experienced Payroll Implementation Specialist to support the rollout of a new payroll solution across Papua New Guinea operations.

Having successfully implemented Employee Central, the business is now moving into the payroll implementation phase and requires a hands‑on specialist to lead testing, support user adoption, and ensure a successful transition to the new payroll platform.

This is a Brisbane-based contract opportunity with occasional travel to PNG.

Job Description

Working closely with the project team, implementation partner and payroll stakeholders, you will play a key role in delivering the PNG payroll implementation.

Key responsibilities include:

- Supporting the implementation of a new payroll system for PNG operations
- Leading payroll testing activities, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Identifying, documenting and resolving system defects and payroll issues
- Validating payroll outcomes and ensuring accuracy throughout testing cycles
- Working closely with project teams, payroll stakeholders and implementation partners




- Providing training and support to end users
- Assisting with go-live preparation and post-implementation support
- Travelling to PNG to support testing, training and implementation activities

The Successful Applicant

- Proven experience leading or supporting payroll system implementations
- Strong understanding of payroll processes and payroll testing methodologies
- Experience running UAT and defect management within an implementation environment
- Experience working with large-scale HRIS or payroll platforms
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- The ability to train and support end users through system change

- Demonstrated PNG payroll experience
- Strong understanding of PNG payroll legislation, processes and compliance requirements
- Proven payroll implementation experience
- Experience with large enterprise HRIS or payroll systems
- UAT and payroll testing experience
- Valid passport and willingness to travel to PNG

What's on Offer

- Initial 6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension
- Opportunity to play a key role in a significant payroll transformation project
- Brisbane-based position with international stakeholder exposure
- Market-competitive salary

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📌 Payroll Implementation Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 Michael Page Australia
📍 Sydney