SAP Payroll Design Lead

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We're leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We're proud of brands, like COLORBOND steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

Our People team is looking for a SAP Payroll Design Lead in our People Services team based in Mt Waverley VIC.   

Are you ready to shape the future of payroll governance and system optimisation for a large, complex organisation?

Join our team in a lead role where you'll support system enhancements that improve efficiency, reduce manual effort and complexity, and help ensure compliance across a national SAP Payroll environment. You'll lead the design and delivery of streamlined, automated, and compliant solutions, while maintaining a strong governance framework to safeguard obligations, protect organisational reputation, and enhance the employee experience.

What Will You Do?

Leading a small team and fostering a customer-focused, continuous improvement culture, you will:

• lead and enhance the SAP Payroll Governance Framework, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and industrial instruments
• engage stakeholders to gather and validate system requirements aligned with governance and business controls
• analyse complex employment conditions to advise on payroll impacts and recommend streamlined, standardised solutions
• identify and mitigate payroll system risks to maintain compliance and avoid disruption
• oversee SAP Payroll changes and projects using formal project management approaches
• manage payroll audits, ensuring timely resolution of findings and implementation of actions
• maintain accurate documentation, tools, and workflows that support governance and operational needs

More About You

You're an experienced SAP Payroll systems leader with a strong understanding of compliance, system optimisation, and stakeholder engagement. You will bring:

• deep expertise in SAP Payroll and HR configuration, including Australian payroll legislation and enterprise agreement application
• proven ability to lead governance frameworks and system change initiatives
• sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on risk reduction and continuous improvement
• excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex terms into system solutions.

Why BlueScope

As we're creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you'll:​

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.​
• Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other's safety and wellbeing.​
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do. ​

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We're passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.​

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive Our Purpose: "We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future." ​

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Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close: Sunday 5th October 2025.