Project Lead - Payroll

Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1962.

Ramsay Health Care is seeking an experienced Project Lead – Payroll to deliver key initiatives across payroll transformation, system enhancements, process improvement, Enterprise Agreement implementation and acquisition integration.

Reporting to the Manager Payroll Projects, you will lead projects from planning through to implementation, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely payroll outcomes. Working collaboratively with Payroll Operations, Industrial Relations, Technology and HR, you will drive improvements that strengthen payroll processes, systems and controls.

About you

You will bring:

• Proven experience managing projects through the full delivery lifecycle.
• Experience in payroll, HR or workforce management systems and processes.
• Change Management as either a lead, champion or have extensive involvement in an enterprise change management initiative.    
• Working knowledge of Australian payroll obligations, Enterprise Agreements and Awards.
• Strong skills in requirements gathering, testing, risk management and process improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and project reporting capabilities.
• The ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Experience with platforms such as UKG/Kronos, Chris21/iChris or Workday, and a background in payroll compliance, acquisitions or healthcare, will be highly regarded.

Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? APPLY TODAY AND CHOOSE YOUR SPECIALTY! 

All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 31st October 2026

Reference number: REF50A

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.