Payroll Transformation Lead (Chris21/iChris) | Hybrid

Sharp & Carter

Australia

Hybrid

AUD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is seeking a Payroll Project Specialist in Australia to lead payroll transformation and systems uplift programs. You will bridge Payroll, HR, Finance and Technology, driving improvements across a complex multi-site environment.

The role requires hands-on Chris21/iChris experience and a proven track record in delivering transformation projects within large organisations. Flexible hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading payroll transformation or optimisation projects.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll operations, compliance and legislative requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with Chris21/iChris systems is essential.
  • Experience upgrading or transforming Chris21/iChris configurations is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

  • Lead payroll transformation and optimisation initiatives from planning through delivery.
  • Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance and Technology teams to define project requirements.
  • Manage project plans, risks, milestones, governance and stakeholder communications.
  • Drive process improvement and standardisation across payroll operations.
  • Support system implementation, upgrades, testing and post-go-live activities.
  • Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure project outcomes.
  • Analyse current-state processes and identify efficiency and compliance opportunities.
  • Provide SME support across Chris21/iChris platform for enhancements and transformation projects.

Skills

Chris21/iChris experience
Payroll transformation
Project management

Tools

Chris21/iChris (tool)

Job description

Sharp & Carter is seeking a Payroll Project Specialist in Australia to lead payroll transformation and systems uplift programs. You will bridge Payroll, HR, Finance and Technology, driving improvements across a complex multi-site environment.

The role requires hands-on Chris21/iChris experience and a proven track record in delivering transformation projects within large organisations. Flexible hybrid working is offered.

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