HR & Payroll Specialist Digital Transformation Project

Job Description

• Fixed Term 14 months Contract
• $107, $119,457.63 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Customer & Strategy team

Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

This role is hands on, problem-solving in nature, and focused on translating HR and Payroll requirements into workable, compliant, and user friendly solutions. The position requires both technical proficiency and the ability to engage constructively with staff across the organisation.

What you'll be doing:
Provide practical, specialist advice towards HR and Payroll solution design that supports future-ready operations.

• Actively assist staff through design, testing, and adoption of new processes.
• Translate complex HR and Payroll requirements into clear, usable system functions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to secure an understanding and acceptance of system and process changes.
• Ensure the HRP solution is functionally sound, compliant, and embedded in day to day practice.Represent the payroll and P&C functions in workshops and design forums, providing clear input into practical solutions.
• Provide specialist advice to the Chief People Officer and P&C leadership team, balancing compliance and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to decision-making by identifying options, analysing implications, and offering practical recommendations.
• Support senior leaders in developing and adopting processes aligned to Council objectives.Contribute to the development of training materials by ensuring they reflect realistic operational scenarios.
• Deliver guidance and coaching to staff and managers to build confidence in the new system.
• Support change activities by communicating benefits and addressing user concerns.

The skills and experience you'll bring to the role:
Specialist knowledge of HR and payroll processes, including industrial awards, EBAs, employment legislation, superannuation, taxation and compliance obligations.

• Hands on experience with HR/Payroll systems implementation (Technology One HRP highly regarded).
• Ability to translate HR and payroll rules into practical processes and test scenarios.
• Proven skills in building confidence with staff, advising on best practice and helping teams adapt to new systems.
• Knowledge relevant to designing and delivering training that reflects real world business processes, not just system functionality.
• Sound knowledge of data validation, testing methods, and payroll integrations (e.g. time and attendance, rostering, finance).Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities across design, testing, training and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to plan and coordinate activities to meet strict project deadlines.
• Capability to support staff through change by providing direction and coaching.
• Skilled in consultation and influencing to achieve workable payroll/HR outcomes.
• Ability to manage complex issues and projects concurrently in a program environment.

Required Certifications & Qualifications
The following qualifications and experience are required for the position:

• Degree or Diploma in Payroll, Finance, Human Resources, Business, Information Systems or a related discipline with several years' relevant experience, or lesser formal qualifications with extensive experience.
• Experience in end-to-end payroll operations and HR processes within complex environments (local government or public sector desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in providing support and guidance for the implementation of HR/Payroll systems, preferably TechnologyOne HRP.
• Experience engaging with staff and stakeholders to shape practical solutions.
• Proven ability to test, validate, and embed payroll and HR solutions balancing compliance with usability.
• Understanding of data migration, validation, and payroll/HR integrations.
• Current driver's licence.

Why Hume City Council?
A leader in local government, we're committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We're better, every day
: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We're in it together
: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up
: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume
: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.
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