Head of Payroll - SAP Transformation

Sydney C B D, New South Wales   I   $190,000.00 - $190,000.00 Annual

Head of Payroll - SAP Transformation

Head of Payroll – SAP Transformation | $190k + Super + Bonus

We’re partnering with a large ASX-listed organisation to appoint a Head of Payroll to lead a complex, multi-country payroll function during a major SAP transformation program.

Based in the CBD (3 days in office, 2 days WFH), this is a high-impact leadership role overseeing payroll operations across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK and Canada supporting approximately 5,000 permanent and casual employees.

With a strong remuneration package of up to $190k + super + performance bonus (KPI and company-based), this role is suited to a senior payroll leader who thrives in transformation, governance and large-scale environments.

The Opportunity

You will lead a team of 6–8 and take ownership of:
  • End-to-end payroll across multiple countries
  • Payroll compliance across EBAs, Awards and enterprise agreements
  • Interpretation and application of payroll legislation
  • Leading SAP payroll transformation, system optimisation and integrations
  • Payroll remediation and compliance uplift projects
  • Governance, reporting accuracy and risk management
  • Managing high-volume and seasonal workforce cycles
  • Partnering with HR, Finance and IT to improve process alignment
  • Coaching and developing a high-performing payroll team
About You

You are a senior Payroll Manager or Head of Payroll with experience in a large, ASX-listed or complex environment.
You bring:
  • Proven experience managing high-volume, multi-country payroll
  • Strong SAP payroll experience (essential)
  • Experience leading payroll remediation or system transformation
  • Deep knowledge of EBAs, Awards and payroll legislation
  • Strong governance and stakeholder management capability
  • The ability to balance strategic oversight with operational execution
Remuneration & Benefits
  • Up to $190k + super
  • Performance bonus (KPI & company based)
  • CBD location | Hybrid (3 days office)
  • Lead payroll through SAP transformation
  • High-impact, enterprise-scale function

๐Ÿ“ฉ Apply via SEEK or contact:
liamg@people2people.com.au
brooket@people2people.com.au


Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.


Location:

Sydney C B D, New South Wales 

Salary:

$190,000.00 - $190,000.00 Annual

Work type:

Full Time

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