Payroll Implementation Specialist

H&M; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH 2 days a week

25% off H&M Group brands

Job summary

H&M Group in Australia is seeking a Payroll Implementation Specialist to lead the end-to-end deployment of new payroll and award interpretation systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient rollout across AU/NZ. The contract runs through December 31, 2027, with a focus on solution configuration, testing, stakeholder engagement, and go-live readiness.

You will coordinate data cleansing, migrations, change management, training, and post-go-live support while aligning with internal and

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in payroll or HR solutions.
• Strong understanding of AU/NZ payroll legislation and awards.
• Experience with software implementation and data migration.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll implementation from config to go-live.
• Coordinate data cleansing, migration and validation activities.
• Manage change, training, and post-go-live support.
• Oversee compliance with awards, legislation and translation to payroll.

Skills

Payroll processing

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Tax and compliance

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

As our Payroll Implementation Specialist, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end implementation of the new payroll and award interpretation systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while training and coordinating stakeholders, managing risks, and delivering a seamless transition. By the time you join the team, the project will be in the prepare to build phase. You will lead the final implementation, overseeing solution configuration, testing, stakeholder engagement, and go-live readiness.

Implementation &Resource Allocation

Responsible for managing all remaining phases of the project including defining objectives, setting timelines, and allocating resources

Coordinate the delivery of the implementation project alongside our internal, external and global stakeholders

Oversee data cleansing, migration and validation activities whilst ensuring collaboration and ownership of configuration and testing

Manage change, training, communication, and post-go-live support to drive adoption

Compliance

Oversee interpretation of the Enterprise and Collective Agreements as well as relevant Awards and clauses and legislation, ensuring they are properly captured and paid correctly

Lead the validation, configuration, and testing of the payroll solution, ensuring the final system delivers accurate payroll processing and meets all legislative and compliance requirements.

Proactively spot potential risks, work through solutions, and drive actions that keep the implementation on track and payroll outcomes accurate and compliant

Ensure adherence to procedures, security measures, and legal requirements throughout the project lifecycle

Provide training to stakeholders and end-users to ensure successful adoption of the software

Please note this is a contract role ending December 31st 2027.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Reporting to the Payroll Responsible, you will partner closely with the Payroll Coordinators, People Manager, Finance, and global stakeholders to lead the successful delivery of the payroll implementation. You'll also build strong relationships with internal Retail teams and external partners to ensure a compliant, efficient, and seamless rollout.

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for people who are…

Skilled in overseeing payroll operations with precision, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing

Knowledgeable about tax laws, wage regulations, and labour policies to ensure compliance and accurate payments

Able to work alongside cross-functional teams and drive collaboration

Proactive problem-solvers with a results-oriented mindset

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong leadership and clear communication skills

You will have:

At least 5 years experiencein payroll, payroll management or HR solutions

A strong focus and understanding of software implementation will be highly regarded

Strong understanding of end to payroll processes across AU and NZ legislation, enterprise and collective agreement, award interpretation and translation to payroll compliance

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

WHO WE ARE

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.

• We offer flexible working arrangements with the option to WFH 2 days a week. Subject to business needs
• You will receive 25% off H&M Group brands; H&M, COS, Monki, Weekdays, Arket, & Other Stories

We are an inclusive company where you are encouraged to be yourself at work

JOIN US

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency.