Deloitte
Dayforce Payroll Specialist Lead
To help our clients and our people excel
People and culture
Full-time
Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Senior · A role for someone with advanced knowledge and skills. May involve mentoring, leading others or specialisation. Typically at least 5 years of experience.
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Why Deloitte
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About the role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Dayforce Specialist Lead to join our Workforce Payroll Solutions (WPS) team, with specific experience and knowledge in Payroll design and system configuration. As a Specialist Lead you will play a crucial role in driving successful implementation projects for our clients, ensuring they achieve their desired outcomes whilst providing support, advice and guidance to team members to help educate and development their solution capabilities. What will your typical day look like? As a Dayforce Payroll Senior Specialist Lead you will manage end-to-end payroll system implementations, ensure project plans are developed, milestones are met, and systems are configured to client-specific requirements. Client communication will be a key part of what you do you will gather requirements, provide regular updates, conduct training sessions, and offer ongoing support post-implementation. You will mentor the team and ensure best practice is followed. In addition, you will be able to continue professional develop by engaging in getting certifications, attending webinars and industry conferences, and staying updated on payroll regulations and technology advancements. About the team The Dayforce practice team at Deloitte thrives on an inclusive energetic, and collaborative culture that significantly enhances our performance and client satisfaction. We value each team members contributions, fostering an environment of mutual respect and support. This inclusiveness ensures diverse perspectives are considered, leading to innovation solutions tailored to client needs. Enough about us, let's talk about you You will be someone with a genuine interest in both the human and technical side of HR, payroll and workforce management technology. While you’ll certainly have deep expertise in payroll, you’ll need to bring an aptitude for consulting in a client-facing environment. _Requirements: _
- Proven experience (min. 3 years) as a senior specialist implementing, supporting or client working with payroll solutions
- Experience in interpreting, formalising, and communicating requirements in a business analyst or functional consultant role
- Specialist knowledge in Dayforce payroll or equivalent technology, however ‘hands on’ direct experience in Dayforce would be a major advantage
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and internal teams.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented mindset, ensuring accuracy and quality in project deliverables.
- Tertiary level qualifications in Business, HR, IT or related areas are advantageous.
If you are a proactive, results-driven workforce management professional looking to join Australia’s leading practice, we would love to hear from you. Join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of our clients' workforce management initiatives.
What you'll be responsible for
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HR Process Management and Improvement
Implement and improve HR policies, technology and initiatives
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HR Analytics and Advisory
Record, track, and analyze human resource metrics to drive insights and recommendations for policies, processes, and systems
Skills you'll need
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Decision Making
Considers the costs and benefits of potential actions and determines the most appropriate one
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Service orientation
Actively seeks and develops strategies to help key stakeholders
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Problem solving
Identifies problems and develops logical solutions that address the problems