Payroll Operations Lead – Australia & New Zealand

People2People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave options

Further education support

Novated leasing

Parental leave 18 weeks

Health and wellbeing programs

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a seasoned People Operations leader to drive Employee Services strategy and HR technology improvements across the employee lifecycle.

You will lead an established team, shape enterprise-wide improvements and partner with stakeholders to deliver exceptional employee experiences while strengthening operational foundations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR Operations or People Operations teams.
• Proven ability to deliver process improvement and technology-enabled change.
• Strong leadership and ability to build high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Solid experience with HRIS, reporting and workflow technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Employee Services function with a vision for operational excellence.
• Drive enterprise-wide initiatives to improve employee experiences and service delivery.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify and deliver transformational improvements.
• Lead HR technology implementation and adoption.
• Expand self-service capabilities through improved systems and resources.
• Oversee workforce reporting, analytics and governance.

Skills

HR Operations leadership

Employee Services

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

HR technology

AGSVA clearance

Tools

HRIS

Analytics tools

Reporting systems

Job description

Shape the Future of People Operations Through Technology, Transformation and Continuous Improvement

Are you a People Operations leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, driving continuous improvement and creating better experiences for employees and leaders?

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we’re looking for a leader who can combine operational excellence with strategic thinking to help shape the future of our Employee Services function.

This is a rare opportunity to lead an established team while driving enterprise-wide improvements across HR technology, service delivery, employee experience and process optimisation.

Working at the centre of our People & Culture function, you’ll influence how employees and leaders engage with people systems, information and services across the entire employee lifecycle.

Available due to an internal promotion, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact while building on strong operational foundations and helping define the future direction of Employee Services.

Why Join Us?

• Lead enterprise-wide transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Influencing employee and leader experiences across the full employee lifecycle
• Purchased annual leave options
• Professional development including further education support, leadership programs and industry memberships
• Salary packaging including novated leasing
• Generous paid parental leave (18 weeks)
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
• Comprehensive Health and wellbeing programs

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the People & Culture leadership team, you’ll lead the Employee Services function and drive the organisation’s People Operations improvement agenda.

You’ll set the strategic direction of Employee Services, ensuring the function continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of employees, leaders and the business.

This role is ideally suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, is energised by complexity and enjoys balancing operational leadership with strategic improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Employee Services function and establish a clear vision for operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Drive enterprise-wide initiatives that improve employee experiences and service delivery outcomes
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to identify, prioritise and deliver transformational improvements
• Lead the optimisation, implementation and adoption of HR technology solutions
• Expand self-service capability through improved systems, workflows, communications and knowledge resources
• Oversee workforce reporting, analytics and governance activities to support informed decision-making

About You

You're an experienced HR Operations or People Operations leader who thrives on solving problems, improving processes and helping teams perform at their best.

You'll Bring

• Ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance
• Experience leading HR Operations, Employee Services, Shared Services or People Operations functions
• Demonstrated success delivering process improvement, transformation or technology-enabled change initiatives
• Strong leadership capability and experience developing high-performing teams
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Experience using HRIS, reporting and workflow technologies
• The ability to influence, collaborate and drive outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups
• A continuous improvement mindset and passion for creating better ways of working

Employment Type

Full-time AND Permanent