Payroll Functional Consultant

As a Payroll Functional Consultant in Melbourne's thriving education sector, you'll be at the centre of an exciting journey to transform how payroll services are delivered across an extensive school network.
Each day brings fresh opportunities to collaborate with talented colleagues and trusted partners as you help define and implement innovative payroll solutions.
What you'll do: Apply your deep knowledge to analyse ERP and payroll solutions, identifying opportunities for improvement while working closely with stakeholders to guide important decisions.
Shape requirements and processes for the payroll stream by using data-driven insights to ensure successful outcomes for all involved.
Oversee the full life cycle of finance-related processes from initial concept through to launch.
Gain a thorough understanding of the current enterprise payroll landscape so you can help design solutions that address real challenges faced by staff and students.
Keep process documentation accurate and up-to-date so product launches run smoothly across the organisation.
Translate business needs into detailed technical specifications by collaborating closely with design and delivery teams for timely delivery of top-quality products.
Partner with external vendors as well as internal IT managers and cross-functional teams throughout every stage of finance solution roll-outs.
What you bring: To flourish as a Payroll Functional Consultant here, you'll bring proven expertise managing complex payroll operations within large enterprises.
Your background should include hands-on involvement in ERP implementations where your strategic insight has helped guide each phase of transformation.
You'll be comfortable navigating key software platforms like SAP Success Factors or Oracle Fusion Extensive experience as a payroll specialist with expert knowledge of payroll processes, compliance requirements, and industry standards within complex enterprise environments.
Demonstrated success in ERP implementation projects—especially those focused on Payroll or Human Capital Management transformation—with hands-on involvement from planning through execution.
What sets this company apart: This organisation is renowned as one of Australia's largest employers within the education sector—a place where every individual's contribution supports broader societal goals beyond academic achievement.
Here you'll find a purpose-driven workplace built on shared values: integrity guides every decision; respect shapes daily interactions; excellence fuels ongoing improvement; while child safety remains at the core of their mission.
Employees enjoy flexible working opportunities tailored around personal circumstances alongside rich professional development designed for career progression.
Joining this team means becoming part of a community that genuinely cares about student wellbeing—a place where your work has meaning far beyond the bottom line.
What's next: If you're excited by the idea of making a genuine difference within an inclusive team dedicated to positive change—this could be your next opportunity.
Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your journey towards making an impact starts hereRobert Walters Australia is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
About the job Contract Type: Temp Specialism: Human Resources Focus: HRISWorkplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Associate Location: Melbourne Contract Type: Temp Specialism: Human Resources Focus: HRISIndustry: ITSalary: Negotiable Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Associate Location: Melbourne TEMPORARYJob Reference: 8 KM42 O-CAC8210 EDate posted: 16 July 2025 Consultant: Ryan Gardnermelbourne human-resources/hris 2025-07-16 2025-08-15 it Melbourne Victoria AU 3000 Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters.com.au https://www.robertwalters.com.au/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png true
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