Payroll & People Systems Manager

Sharp & Carter; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is recruiting for a senior HRIS leader in Melbourne CBD. You will head the Payroll and People Systems functions, optimise core HR, payroll and workforce solutions, and drive strategic enhancements.

You will manage a team of specialists, partner with multiple business units and ensure systems support business goals and compliance. This role combines technical expertise with people leadership and strategic thinking, ideal for an established HRIS professional seeking a meaningful

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, incl. SuccessFactors.
• Demonstrated people leadership with high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of payroll, workforce management & compliance.
• Experience delivering system enhancements, upgrades, testing & 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 governance across data integrity, system security and compliance.
• Partner with Payroll, People & Culture, Finance, Operations and Technology teams.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and user experience.

Skills

HRIS leadership

SuccessFactors

SAP

Payroll systems

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Change management

Governance

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

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

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