Standalone Payroll (Temp2perm into Business Partner role)

Macquarie Park I $50.00 - $60.00 Hourly I Temporary

Standalone Payroll (Temp2perm into Business Partner role)

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a FMCG business. This is a unique hybrid opportunity designed to suit candidates who enjoy both operational payroll and strategic HR/rewards.

The role is structured as:

Initial contract (payroll-heavy focus) to stabilise and optimise operations
Clear pathway to permanent with a broader remit across remuneration, benefits, and HR partnering

This is ideal for someone who wants to step up from payroll into a more strategic HR/rewards career path.

Phase 1: Payroll Operations (Contract Focus)

You’ll initially take ownership of payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and process improvement.

Key responsibilities:

Standalone, outsourced payroll with 450 on payroll
Manage and optimise UKG/Kronos & One View systems
Payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audit readiness
Maintain payroll calendars and ensure legislative compliance
Partner closely with Finance on controls, governance, and data integrity
Identify and implement process improvements across payroll operations

Phase 2: Total Rewards & HR (Permanent Pathway)

Depending on your interests and capabilities, the role has an opening to expand into a broader HR and rewards function.

Key responsibilities:

Lead remuneration review cycles (annual + ad hoc)
Conduct benchmarking and provide insights to leadership
Manage and enhance employee benefits & recognition programs
Support HR operations and continuous improvement initiatives
Deliver data-driven insights across payroll, rewards, and workforce trends
Partner with senior stakeholders across HR and Finance

About You

We’re looking for someone who can own payroll from day one but is motivated to grow into a strategic HR/rewards role.

You’ll bring:

5+ years’ experience in payroll, remuneration, or rewards
Strong end-to-end payroll expertise in complex environments
Experience with UKG/Kronos (essential)
Solid understanding of payroll legislation and governance
Exposure to remuneration reviews, benefits, or HR analytics (highly regarded)
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
High attention to detail with a process improvement mindset

Why This Role?

Clear temp → perm pathway(not just a contract)
Opportunity to transition from payroll into strategic HR/rewards
Join a high-growth, globally recognised FMCG business
Work in a collaborative, high-performing environment
Real ownership and visibility across HR & Finance
1 day WFH

Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.