Payroll System Replacement HR Lead and Project Manager

Y Queensland are recruiting a Payroll System Replacement - HR Lead and Project Manager on a Fixed-Term, Full-Time basis to join our team based in Fortitude Valley.

As the Payroll System Replacement - HR Lead and Project Manager you will manage end-to-end project accountability with functional leadership across payroll and HR systems. The position leads system selection, design, configuration, testing, and transition to operations, and is accountable for payroll business rules, legislative compliance, and system integrity across payroll, time and attendance, and the broader HR ecosystem

What will my time look like?

Project Management

• Accountable for delivery of project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate all project activities across stakeholders, vendors, and systems.

HR / Payroll Functional Leadership

• Responsible for payroll business rules, compliance, and payroll accuracy
• Lead go-to-market activities to identify, assess, and select payroll systems.

Business Process & System Design

• Explore system functionality, including AI capabilities, for workflow management, assurance, and reporting
• Lead business process design and validation

Testing, Assurance & Delivery

• Lead payroll testing, including parallel runs
• Ensure payroll assurance and validation of outcomes

Change, Readiness & Transition

• Support user readiness, training, and adoption.
• Manage transition from project delivery to business-as-usual operations

Am I a good match?

• Demonstrated experience leading payroll system implementation projects end-to-end.
• Deep knowledge of payroll operations, legislation, and compliance requirements.
• Experience defining payroll business rules, awards, and entitlements.
• Experience across payroll, time and attendance, and HRIS integrations.
• Strong project management capability with accountability for delivery outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to manage system selection and vendor engagement.
• High attention to detail with a focus on payroll accuracy and risk management.
• National Police Check or completed within 6 months, willingness to obtain

Desirable:

• Experience with SuccessFactors, Humanforce, or similar systems.
• Experience in payroll transformation or system replacement programs.
• Understanding of AI-enabled payroll/HR system capabilities.
•  Formal qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Here’s what on offer

• Enjoy up to $15,900 per year to be salary packaged tax-free for everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 per year for entertainment benefits, as part of a non-for-profit organisation
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Employee Benefits Program
• Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
• Discounted banking and loan rates
• Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
• Counselling Employee Assistance Program

We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y!

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all our candidates who don’t have an exemption, must have or obtain a working with children check.

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Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.