Payroll Consultant

Clarity Partners; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Diverse client portfolio

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Clarity Partners, a Perth-based payroll and HR technology consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Payroll Consultant to join a collaborative team delivering end-to-end payroll services, upgrades, and advisory projects for a diverse client base.

This role blends hands-on payroll delivery with advisory, systems change, and project work across different client environments, offering hybrid work, ongoing development, and exposure to transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience managing end-to-end Australian payroll at a senior/management level.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Awards, Enterprise Agreements, superannuation, and payroll compliance.
• Experience with Tier 1 payroll or HRIS platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Dayforce, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex end-to-end payroll processing with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and service delivery.
• Supporting or leading payroll and HRIS implementations, upgrades, testing, and go-live activities.
• Conducting payroll compliance reviews, identifying risks, and recommending practical improvements.
• Advising clients on payroll governance, controls, legislation, and best practice.
• Building strong client relationships while delivering practical solutions and exceptional service.
• Supporting process improvements while coaching and transferring knowledge to client teams.

Skills

Australian payroll knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Payroll governance

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Workday

Dayforce

Job description

Join a growing Perth-based consulting business specialising in payroll, HR technology, and business transformation. Partnering with organisations across a range of industries, they help clients solve complex payroll challenges, improve compliance, and deliver lasting operational improvements.

An exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced Payroll Consultant to join their collaborative team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands-on payroll expertise with advisory, systems, and project work in a varied consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on the client and the project, your week could span across four diverse pillars:

Your responsibilities may include:

• Managing complex end-to-end payroll processing with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and service delivery.
• Supporting or leading payroll and HRIS implementations, upgrades, testing, and go-live activities.
• Conducting payroll compliance reviews, identifying risks, and recommending practical improvements.
• Advising clients on payroll governance, controls, legislation, and best practice.
• Building strong client relationships while delivering practical solutions and exceptional service.
• Supporting process improvements while coaching and transferring knowledge to client teams.

About You

• 5+ years' experience managing end-to-end Australian payroll at a senior/management level.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Awards, Enterprise Agreements, superannuation, and payroll compliance.
• Experience with Tier 1 payroll or HRIS platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Dayforce, or similar.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify process improvements.
• Strong communication skills with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, adaptable approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities across different client environments.
• A client-focused, solutions-driven approach with the ability to build trusted relationships and adapt across different project environments.

Why This Role

• Competitive salary of $120,000 - $140,000 + Super.
• Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility between home, office, and client sites.
• Work across a diverse portfolio of clients, gaining exposure to both operational payroll and transformation projects.
• Genuine career development within a growing consulting business.
• Opportunity to broaden your expertise beyond traditional payroll into systems, transformation, advisory, and consulting.