Principal Payroll Solutions | Australia - Australia

Supporting the Global Payroll Solutions function with the delivery of globally consistent payroll solution design, assurance and change outcomes across all payroll operations.

Provide capability for payroll solution design, enterprise agreement implementation, regulatory change and system-based remediation.

Support the governance, prioritisation and triage of payroll change demand, systemic payroll issues and payroll solution decisions globally.

Partner with Technology, Compliance and Payroll Operations to define, implement and govern payroll process and technology solutions.

Contribute as the global operational design authority for payroll configuration, business requirements, functional standards and interpretation of system capability.

Support the identification, investigation and remediation of systemic payroll issues through root cause analysis and corrective design.

Provide global payroll subject matter expertise and advisory services to Assets, HR, Technology, Compliance and project teams.

Govern and approve payroll solution recommendations from service providers and technology partners, ensuring alignment to BHP standards, compliance obligations and strategic objectives.

Support the implementation of the Global Payroll strategy, translating strategic priorities into sustainable operational capabilities and outcomes.

Define, maintain and continually evolve global payroll process standards, controls and design principles.

Drive payroll modernisation, operational excellence, productivity, automation and simplification across the Global Payroll function.

Build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders, service providers and strategic partners to influence outcomes and deliver business value.

Leverage data, analytics and industry insights to improve payroll performance, manage risk and promote continuous improvement across the function.

Apply deep understanding of the business context, operating model and strategic priorities to enhance decision-making, workforce outcomes and organisational performance.

Significant experience working in a payroll operations environment, with a strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes, controls, dependencies and operational risks.

Strong working knowledge of SAP S4 HANA Payroll and SAP HCM, including familiarity with commonly used payroll transactions, system configuration and the flow of payroll data through the system.

Experience investigating payroll or system issues, interpreting data and translating findings into clear requirements, solution recommendations and corrective actions.

Demonstrated experience analysing, simplifying and improving complex business processes, including process mapping, root cause analysis and the design of practical, sustainable solutions.

Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience manipulating, reconciling and analysing large or complex datasets.

The ability to connect operational payroll requirements with technology solutions and communicate effectively with Payroll Operations, Technology, Compliance, HR and external service providers.

Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge existing approaches, facilitate decisions and build trusted relationships across a global organisation.

The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Previous experience in a technology, systems implementation or consulting role is highly regarded but not essential, particularly where this involved SAP payroll solutions, process transformation or system-based remediation.

A tertiary qualification in business, technology, human resources, finance or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience, is a plus.