Payroll Project Lead — Large-Scale Restructure (Contract)

ThompsonCook; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

ThompsonCook in Melbourne seeks an experienced Payroll Manager for a 4–6 month contract to lead payroll delivery on a major restructure. You will coordinate a payroll team, engage with HR and Finance stakeholders, and ensure accurate, timely processing including complex termination payments.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong governance, and experience with SAP SuccessFactors. Offshore payroll experience is highly regarded, as is ability to manage risk and quality controls.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading payroll delivery for large organisations.
• Experience delivering payroll projects during major restructures.
• Strong stakeholder management across HR and Finance.
• Experience overseeing termination and redundancy payments.
• Hands-on in complex payroll terminations.
• Familiarity with offshore payroll resources is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate payroll delivery for a large-scale corporate restructure.
• Manage project payroll resources, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Partner with HR, Finance and stakeholders to align project requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance of termination and redundancy calculations.
• Provide hands-on support with complex terminations when needed.
• Identify and resolve payroll issues, managing risks and controls.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Restructure experience

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

ThompsonCook in Melbourne seeks an experienced Payroll Manager for a 4–6 month contract to lead payroll delivery on a major restructure. You will coordinate a payroll team, engage with HR and Finance stakeholders, and ensure accurate, timely processing including complex termination payments.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong governance, and experience with SAP SuccessFactors. Offshore payroll experience is highly regarded, as is ability to manage risk and quality controls.