" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003ePayroll Manager | circa $180,000 to $220,000 package equivalent\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18687\"\u003e Payroll \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18689\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18690\"\u003e Contract \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 26/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighly confidential, large-scale restructure project | 4-6-month contract\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead payroll project delivery, stakeholder engagement and quality assurance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSAP SuccessFactors experience essential\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighly confidential, large-scale restructure project | 4\u0026ndash;6-month contract\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead payroll project delivery, stakeholder engagement and quality assurance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSAP SuccessFactors experience essential\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e We are partnering with a large corporate organisation on a highly confidential project supporting a significant business restructure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is an opportunity for an experienced Payroll Project Manager to coordinate payroll delivery across a complex project, working closely with HR, Finance, Technology and business stakeholders to ensure all payroll deliverables are completed accurately and within tight timeframes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll lead a dedicated project payroll team, overseeing quality and delivery while supporting the successful execution of complex termination and redundancy payments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Challenge\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReporting to the General Manager of Finance your key responsibilities will include the following:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and coordinate payroll delivery for a large-scale corporate restructure\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage project payroll resources, ensuring deliverables are accurate and completed within agreed timelines\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartner with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders to coordinate project requirements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee the quality assurance of termination and redundancy calculations and payments\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide hands-on support with complex terminations where additional capacity is required\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify and resolve payroll issues, managing risks and maintaining strong controls throughout the project\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Expertise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience managing a large corporate payroll function of +1000 employees leading teams of five or more\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience delivering payroll projects, large-scale restructures or redundancy programs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across HR and Finance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience overseeing complex termination and redundancy payments\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience managing offshore payroll resources will be highly regarded\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Next Step\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Rebecca Bleackley for a confidential discussion on 0492 151 826\u003cbr\u003eOr alternatively please apply per the link below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout ThompsonCook\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eAt ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. 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