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Ready for the future\nWorley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.\nRight now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.\nWe partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.\nThe Role\nAs a Manager, Payroll with Worley, you will work closely with our existing team to deliver projects for our clients while continuing to develop your skills and experience etc.\nWorley Finance is in the midst of an exciting transformation, reimagining payroll delivery and building a revitalised, future ready capability within our WES shared service centre. This new role will sit at the centre of that shift, strengthening payroll integrity and shaping a trusted, solutions focused partnership with stakeholders.\nThe Payroll (& Time) Operations Enablement Manager is accountable for protecting payroll delivery by owning upstream processes, integrations, data quality, and downstream reporting. This role ensures payroll operations are enabled by accurate inputs, effective controls, and high quality operational insights. The role will report to the Senior Director Payroll Experience and Delivery.\nKey Accountabilities\nUpstream Payroll & Time EnablementOwn and oversee upstream processes feeding payroll, including employee data, time & attendance, and related integrations.\nEnsure data integrity, completeness, and readiness prior to payroll processing.\nAct as the primary safeguard protecting payroll from upstream errors.\n\nOperational Controls & AssuranceExecute key pre payroll controls, validations, and exception management.\nMonitor and resolve timekeeping errors, roster issues, and system defects.\nMaintain strong audit trails and evidence supporting payroll accuracy.\n\nReporting & InsightsDeliver centralised payroll and time reporting to Finance, People, and the business.\nProvide operational insights on trends, errors, root causes, and improvement opportunities.\nSupport performance dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting.\n\nStakeholder SupportSupport managers and employees with payroll and time system issues.\nCoordinate resolution of systemic issues impacting payroll and time experience.\n\nContinuous ImprovementIdentify upstream process improvements to reduce payroll and time risk and manual intervention.\nSupport automation and simplification of time and payroll enablement activities.\n\nAbout You\nTo be considered for this role it is envisaged you will possess the following attributes:\n8+ Years of Experience with strong understanding of payroll optimization, reporting and analytics, with hands-on experience in Power BI, dashboards, KPI monitoring and data-driven decision-making.\nProvenexperienceinidentifyingpayrollprocessinefficienciesandimplementingcontinuousimprovementinitiativestoenhanceaccuracy,efficiency,andoperationaleffectiveness.\n\nStrong payroll and/or time & attendance operational experience.\nExperienceindevelopingandmaintainingPowerBIdashboards,managementreports,andkeyperformanceindicators(KPIs)tomonitorpayrollperformance.\n\nFamiliaritywithpayrollautomation,reportingstandardization,andprocesstransformationinitiatives.\n\nDeep understanding of payroll inputs, integrations, and data dependencies.\nControl minded, detail oriented, and process driven.\nStrong stakeholder coordination and problem-solving capability.\n\nRequirements of Role\nAbility to travel domestically\nHybrid Role\nMoving forward together\nWe want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.\nWe’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.\nAnd we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.\nWhatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.\nWorley takes personal data protection seriously and respects EU and local data protection laws. 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