Payroll Project Manager

Brighter Futures Start Here

We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. Join our team in our unwavering promise to make everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

Join our People and Capability (P&C) team at Kmart Group, where you'll embark on an exciting journey as the Payroll Project Manager, leading the charge in delivering crucial payroll projects across Kmart and Target - spanning Australia and New Zealand. Working collaboratively with key partners such as IT Corporate Systems, DXC, PayGlobal, SAP, and Kronos, you'll be at the forefront of driving innovation and efficiency, ensuring that payroll outcomes meet all compliance standards.

Simply put, we're seeking someone who can dive straight into mid to long-term projects, and who is genuinely driven by the challenge and opportunity they present. If you're passionate about seeing complex initiatives through to completion and making a tangible difference, we want to hear from you!

This role is based at our Head Office at Mulgrave and reports directly to the Payroll Operations Manager.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Payroll Project Manager working at Kmart Group, you will:

• Lead the planning and execution of all Payroll related projects for Australian and New Zealand. This includes developing project plans, timelines, and budget control, while ensuring alignment to Business’s goals and requirements.
• Partner with IT Corporate Systems and associated Payroll Vendors to implement innovative solutions and streamline payroll processes.
• Monitor project progress, identifying risks and issues, and implementing timely mitigation strategies.
• Align Payroll ways of working, including streamlining and documenting Payroll processes for both brands.
• Conduct regular communication sessions, workshops, and training programs to enhance P&C change readiness.
• Provide expertise and guidance on payroll compliance requirements to cross functional project teams and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in payroll risk management and compliance.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in successfully delivering payroll projects and systems implementation, in a dynamic large scale organization.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations in Australia and New Zealand including knowledge of Awards, Agreements, and interpretation for Payroll purposes.
• Expertise in SAP Employee Central Payroll, and an understanding of SuccessFactors, and UKG Dimensions.
• Process design and project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously using project methodology.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills with the ability to quickly gain credibility and build rapport.
• The resolve to follow solutions through to completion, coupled with meticulous attention to detail.
• Certification in project management or business analysis is desirable.

Benefits we’ll offer you

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office
• A brand-new office located at Chadstone shopping centre from June 2025.
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
• A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
• Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office
• We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
• A dynamic learning and support program
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
• In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
• A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or time for you
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
• Regular product sample sales with loads of discounted items to purchase
• Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

We’re here to make everyday living brighter

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.
 

A place you can belong

At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart. We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing diversity@kmart.com.au

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!
 

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