Payroll & People Systems Manager

Sharp and Carter; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

High visibility

Diverse responsibilities

Collaborative culture

Remuneration & career growth

Job summary

Sharp and Carter is seeking a seasoned HRIS leader to head the Payroll and People Systems function in Melbourne CBD. You will oversee performance, optimisation and continuous improvement of key HR and payroll platforms, leading a team of specialists and partnering with a broad range of stakeholders.

The role combines technical expertise, people leadership and strategic thinking, offering a high-visibility position within a large national organisation committed to digital transformation and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading HRIS, People Systems or Payroll Systems functions.
• Experience with SAP & SuccessFactors (EC/ECP) is essential.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise HR and payroll platforms, ideally including SuccessFactors and workforce management systems.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience with the ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of payroll, workforce management and compliance requirements.
• Experience delivering system enhancements, upgrades, testing and change initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of People Systems professionals.
• Manage and optimise core HR, payroll and workforce management systems.
• Drive system enhancements, upgrades, testing and implementation projects.
• Ensure strong governance across data integrity, system security and compliance.
• Partner with Payroll, People & Culture, Finance, Operations and Technology teams to deliver effective system solutions.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and user experience across the organisation.

Skills

HRIS Leadership

SAP SuccessFactors

Workforce Management

People Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Compliance Knowledge

System Enhancements

Change Management

Communication Skills

Job description

• Lead a team supporting SuccessFactors, ECP and Workforce systems
• Drive strategic system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days from home

• Lead a team supporting SuccessFactors, ECP and Workforce systems
• Drive strategic system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days from home

The Organisation

Our client (located in the CBD) is a large and well-established Australian organisation with a significant national presence and a commitment to investing in its people, systems and operational excellence. With a growing focus on digital transformation and user experience, the business is continuing to enhance its people technology environment and is seeking a capable leader to drive this journey.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Payroll & People Systems, you will lead the Payroll and People System functions, overseeing the performance, optimisation and continuous improvement of key HR and payroll platforms. You will be responsible for managing a team of specialists, partnering with a broad range of stakeholders, and ensuring systems effectively support business objectives, compliance requirements and employee experience.

This position combines technical expertise, people leadership and strategic thinking, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced HRIS professional looking to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of People Systems professionals
• Manage and optimise core HR, payroll and workforce management systems
• Drive system enhancements, upgrades, testing and implementation projects
• Ensure strong governance across data integrity, system security and compliance
• Partner with Payroll, People & Culture, Finance, Operations and Technology teams to deliver effective system solutions
• Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and user experience across the organisation

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading HRIS, People Systems or Payroll Systems functions
• Experience with SAP & SuccessFactors (EC/ECP) is essential
• Strong knowledge of enterprise HR and payroll platforms, ideally including SuccessFactors and workforce management systems
• Demonstrated people leadership experience with the ability to develop high-performing teams
• Strong understanding of payroll, workforce management and compliance requirements
• Experience delivering system enhancements, upgrades, testing and change initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a critical people systems function within a large national organisation
• High-profile role with significant visibility across the business
• Diverse mix of leadership, project and operational responsibilities
• Collaborative and supportive culture focused on continuous improvement
• Attractive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities