Hybrid: Strategic Head of Payroll & Workforce Analytics

Metro Trains Sydney; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation authority is looking for a Head of Workforce Services to drive operational excellence in payroll and workforce planning. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with extensive experience in people operations and change management. You will lead a high-performing team and collaborate with senior executives to align workforce outcomes with organizational goals. This hybrid role requires working across two sites with flexible working options.

Benefits

Fitness Passport discounts

Maxxia Vehicle Leasing options

Employee Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in people operations leadership.
• Strong communication and operational discipline.
• Ability to manage complex payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll, workforce planning, reporting, and organisational services.
• Drive development of workforce analytics.
• Manage compliance and accuracy in payroll operations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Payroll operations management

Workforce planning

Data-driven decision-making

Change management

Job description

A leading transportation authority is looking for a Head of Workforce Services to drive operational excellence in payroll and workforce planning. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with extensive experience in people operations and change management. You will lead a high-performing team and collaborate with senior executives to align workforce outcomes with organizational goals. This hybrid role requires working across two sites with flexible working options.