Payroll Systems Manager

About the Opportunity
Humero Recruitment Partners are partnering with a large, well-recognised Australian organisation to recruit a Payroll Systems Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract based in Brisbane's inner city suburbs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payroll or HRIS systems professional to take ownership of a broad and impactful role within a complex, multi-entity organisation. You'll work at the intersection of payroll, technology, and data driving system performance, workforce analytics and project delivery across a large and diverse employee base.

The Role
Reporting to senior leadership, you will take responsibility for the management and continuous improvement of the organisation's payroll and HRIS systems environment. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who combines deep systems expertise with strong stakeholder engagement capability and a genuine passion for data-driven decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the management, maintenance, and enhancement of payroll and HR systems across a large, complex organisation
• Oversee workforce data analysis and reporting, delivering high quality insights to senior leadership
• Drive payroll systems projects from scoping through to implementation, ensuring outcomes meet operational and strategic needs
• Manage EBA, award rates, and remuneration review processes to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external system vendors and providers

About You

• Significant experience in payroll systems management or HR information systems within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong understanding and demonstrated hands-on Aurion experience is essential for this role
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate workforce data into meaningful insights
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines
• Excellent communicator and stakeholder manager with an internal consultant mindset

What's on Offer

• 12-month fixed term contract based in Brisbane CBD
• Work within a large, well-recognised Australian organisation with a diverse and complex workforce
• Broad and impactful role spanning systems leadership, workforce analytics, and project delivery
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Genuine opportunity to make a meaningful contribution at a critical time for the organisation

If you're an experienced payroll systems professional ready to take ownership of a broad and impactful role within a large, complex organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply
Click Apply to submit your CV or contact Liam Coleman at Humero Recruitment Partners on [0412 124 425](tel:0412 124 425) | [email protected] for a confidential discussion.