Director | Payroll Advisory and Operations

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

Our Payroll Advisory and Operations team comprises experienced payroll professionals. We offer services to support workforce transformation, transition and regulation, and enable organisations to realise the potential of their people. We help employers build trust by ensuring they are paying their people correctly, pursuant to applicable industrial instruments.

As part of the wider Workforce team, strategic thinking, innovation, technical excellence, and accuracy is at the heart of everything we do. Our practice is organised to ensure the advice we provide is not just technically correct but strategically relevant, and always capable of being successfully implemented. We deliver payroll solutions, blending technical skills and strategy to advise top ASX organisations, not-for-profit companies, and private clients with spectacular results.

About the Role

Our team is expanding and we are looking for a Director to lead our provision of payroll advice (remediation or transformation, including project management and controls) to large corporate employers.

Use the know-how and experience you've gained in payroll, workforce management or HR technology in either an operational setting or in a professional service environment. With new problems to solve, you'll have plenty of support and opportunities to grow. We work from anywhere, so your strong communication skills and team ethos will get a workout. You'll learn plenty as you build lasting relationships as a trusted advisor using your strong client mindset across work which spans remediation, transformation, delivery and implementation, in a workplace that’s human-led and tech-enabled.

You will help solve complex problems by using your skills in:

• Demonstrated critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems

• Extensive experience in workforce management and/or payroll in an advisory or operational role

• Display strong attention to detail

• Data and analytical skills; qualitative and quantitative

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships 

• Ability to work on multiple engagements at the same time 

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Display coach and mentoring abilities

• Most importantly, you act with integrity and show care for the people you work with

In our team, your impact will be seen by:  

• Analysing relevant client data (quantitative and qualitative) to draw out actionable insights

• Providing assistance to clients with regulatory reviews, investigations, disclosures, payroll remediation payments and/or refund requests

• Performing operating model reviews to identify areas for clients to improve their rostering through to payment practices

• Supporting client transformation programs spanning workforce management and payroll, including technology implementations, process redesign, and organisational change

• Leading research on emerging workforce and payroll trends and issues to frame business development activities or thought-leadership pieces

• Project management of client engagements, including progress reporting, regular client meetings and ensuring compliance with internal risk and quality requirements

• Leading client deliverables, including developing recommendations, writing reports, and preparing presentations

• Building relationships with our clients, identifying needs and opportunities

• Delivering pitches and proposals for clients, reflecting an understanding of payroll needs, Future of Work and workforce issues and trends

• Coaching and mentoring a team of professionals

About PwC
 

At PwC, we are a human-led, tech-powered community of solvers. We approach problems with curiosity, collaboration and willingness to challenge the status quo to develop innovative solutions in partnership with Australian businesses and not-for-profit organisations. Together, we strive to make a positive impact and drive meaningful change.

That’s where our people come in. Whether you’re just beginning your career or have plenty of experience under your belt, we believe your unique perspective can help us to deliver valued insights that make a real impact. Here, you’ll be surrounded by peers who have your back and leaders who support you, in an environment that encourages continuous learning and growth.

Your benefits

• Flexible working arrangements for how, where and when you work, ensuring you thrive while delivering top results for your team and clients

• More opportunities to connect with loved ones, with the ability to work up to four weeks from anywhere in Australia and select international locations

• Health and lifestyle perks like a wellness credit and discounted memberships

• Gender inclusive 26 weeks paid parental leave

• World-class development opportunities to accelerate your career

• Strong mentors, meaningful work and plenty of networking opportunities

• Dress for your day so you can feel confident and comfortable for whatever your day has in store for you

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
 

We empower our people to use their creativity, authenticity and human differences to be champions of change and challenge our thinking. At PwC, we understand that diverse perspectives are necessary for solving complex problems. We believe that for diversity to truly flourish, it must be nurtured in an inclusive environment. That's why we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued to thrive.

PwC is committed to making our recruitment processes inclusive, so if you need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. 

Steph Bradford is the Talent Acquisition Manager for this role. As the team experiences high volumes of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a timely and fair process for all.

No Agencies Please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources (HR) Transformation, Inclusion, Influence, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Organizational Alignment, Organizational Consulting, Organizational Design, Organizational Development (OD), Organizational Diagnosis, Organizational Psychology {+ 21 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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