Head of Payroll

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Head of Payroll, based in Sydney. This position is a contract role for 6 months initially, with the possibility of extension, and pays a daily rate of $950 to $1150 per day, plus superannuation.

7 hours a day / 35 hours per week

Are you an experienced payroll leader ready to drive transformation and lead a high-performing team within a large and complex organisation?

We are seeking a Head of Payroll to oversee the entire payroll function while spearheading a major Payroll Uplift Project – a transformation program designed to modernise systems, processes, and services.

About the Role

As the Head of Payroll, you will be accountable for ensuring payroll is accurate, timely, compliant, and well-governed. You will lead and mentor a team of payroll leaders, compliance managers, and specialists while building a strong culture of accountability, service, and continuous improvement.

A key focus of this role will be driving innovation and transformation – ensuring payroll operations are efficient, future-ready, and aligned with enterprise agreements and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop payroll teams, fostering a strong and positive team culture.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Drive the Payroll Uplift Project, implementing modern systems and processes.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to deliver seamless, integrated payroll services.
• Manage governance, risk, audits, and reporting obligations.
• Champion the employee experience with clear, responsive, and reliable payroll services.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Proven leadership experience managing large payroll teams and building high-performing culture.
• Strong expertise in payroll operations, legislation, compliance, and enterprise agreements.
• Demonstrated experience leading payroll transformation or system uplift projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong project management capability with a focus on efficiency and innovation.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.