Here at HPX Group, payroll isn’t just about accuracy (though that’s non-negotiable). It’s about trust, judgment and keeping pace with a business that’s growing quickly and evolving constantly.

We’re looking for a Payroll & People Operations Manager to take ownership of our in-house payroll function across the Group, while also playing a key role in broader People operations. This is a role for someone who knows payroll inside out, but also understands how payroll, systems, processes and projects fit into the bigger picture of a modern, people‑centred professional services business.

You’ll work closely with our People and Finance teams, own the day‑to‑day operation of our in-house payroll function, manage key external relationships and play an important role in delivering HR projects and initiatives across the Group.

Who are we? HPX Group is a rapidly growing professional services business, specialising in solving complex client problems and building long‑term relationships that create real value.

We’ve built a high‑growth, people‑centric business that prioritises exceptional people experience (PX), because we believe that’s what ultimately delivers the best client experience (CX). Our culture is ambitious, collaborative and grounded – we move quickly, but we care deeply about how we do things.

The role Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you’ll have overall responsibility for payroll across the Group, ensuring our in-house payroll function operates accurately, efficiently and compliantly.

You’ll also play a key role in leading our People operations, with responsibility for the day‑to‑day processes that underpin the employee lifecycle and ensure our People function runs smoothly.



You’ll manage our People and Payroll Specialist, providing oversight and support across onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, payroll administration and other core People processes.

Alongside this, you’ll support the delivery of broader People projects and help us continually improve our systems, processes and ways of working as the business continues to grow.

This is a role for someone who enjoys both owning the detail and improving the bigger picture. You’ll be trusted to make sound calls, identify opportunities for improvement and bring a calm, considered approach to a function where accuracy matters, people matter and deadlines don’t move.

What This Role Really Involves Payroll

Own the end‑to‑end payroll function across the Group, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees.

Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, tax, superannuation, awards and other relevant regulatory requirements.

Manage payroll processes, controls, reconciliations and reporting, ensuring appropriate checks are in place.

Partner closely with People and Finance to ensure payroll accurately reflects employee movements, remuneration changes, leave and other relevant data.

Manage payroll queries and resolve issues promptly and professionally.

Maintain the confidentiality, integrity and security of payroll and employee data.





Prepare and submit WGEA reporting and other relevant payroll and workforce reporting.

Stay across legislative and regulatory changes and ensure payroll processes are updated accordingly.

Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes, systems and controls.

Maintain and optimise payroll systems, including Pay Metrics, and ensure data integrity across relevant People systems.

People Operations

Manage and develop the People and Payroll Specialist, providing clear priorities, coaching, support and oversight of their work.

Oversee the delivery of core employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, contract and remuneration changes and associated People administration.

Ensure People processes are delivered accurately, consistently and on time, with appropriate controls and checks in place.

Maintain high standards of employee data integrity across People, payroll and related systems.

Ensure employee records and documentation are accurate, complete and maintained in accordance with relevant legal, regulatory and privacy requirements.

Act as an escalation point for more complex People Operations and payroll matters, using sound judgement to resolve issues and determine when broader support is required.

Develop and maintain transparent processes, templates, documentation and operating procedures across People Operations.

Continually review the employee experience of our operational processes, identifying opportunities to make them simpler, more efficient and easier for our people and leaders to navigate.

Partner with the broader People team to ensure operational processes support the effective delivery of Peop

📌 Payroll & People Operations Manager (Sydney)
🏢 HPX Group Pty
📍 Sydney