Payroll Implementation Specialist (SAP)

Michael Page; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a Brisbane-based client to deliver a major payroll transformation. The role focuses on implementing a new payroll system for PNG operations, leading UAT, and ensuring accurate payroll results across testing cycles.

The candidate will train end users, coordinate with stakeholders, manage defects, and support go-live activities, with occasional travel to PNG. Initial 6-month contract with potential extension is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or supporting payroll system implementations.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and 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.
• Demonstrated PNG payroll experience and compliance knowledge.
• Willingness to travel to PNG for testing and go-live support.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Payroll implementations

UAT testing

Stakeholder engagement

Training end users

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

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.

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.

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

Profile

• 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

Job 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