Payroll Transformation Specialist

Why you’ll love this role

Play a key role in a major HRIS and payroll transformation, working in a collaborative project environment where your coordination skills make a real impact. Supported by experienced Payroll, HR and project teams, you’ll work with systems like Chris21 and Kronos.

Note – this role will be a 12 month fixed term contract.

Extra reasons to join us

⚖️ Flexibility & balance: Flex Ready & Family Friendly accredited employer with hybrid working arrangements

🚀 Grow your career: Access to learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth

🤝 Inclusive & supportive: A values‑led workplace recognised for inclusion, mental health and pay equity

What You’ll Do

Coordinate HRIS and payroll implementation projects, including Chris21 system enhancements and migrations Maintain project schedules, RAID logs, action registers and regular status reporting Support project governance activities, including PMO reporting and steering committee coordination Coordinate workshops, meetings, testing cycles, payroll parallel runs and cutover activities Liaise with Payroll, HR, IT, Operations and external vendors to manage requirements, risks and defects Support data migration, reconciliation, system integration and business readiness activities Assist with user training coordination and transition into BAU operations

What You’ll Bring

Proven experience as a Project Coordinator within HRIS, payroll or transformation projects Hands on experience with Chris21 / iChris payroll systems (essential) Understanding of payroll implementations, migrations, integrations and testing cycles Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Confident stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and non technical teams High attention to detail with a structured and proactive approach Experience working in fast paced, multi site or transformation environments (desirable)

Be part of something bigger

Backing local brilliance is at the heart of what we do. As Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, Metcash proudly supports independent retailers behind iconic brands such as IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Total Tools, Cellarbrations and The Bottle O, fuelling an unstoppable network of independents across Australia.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment process.

Please note: This role is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team – no agencies please.

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