Senior Manager / Director – Payroll Testing Lead

Senior Manager / Director – Payroll Testing Lead

Overview:

Ready to take the reins and lead a high-impact payroll testing program? We’re on the hunt for a Senior Manager or Director-level superstar who knows SAP payroll inside-out and can steer our testing strategy with confidence, compliance, and a dash of style. If you thrive on balancing big-picture leadership with hands-on expertise, this is your moment to shine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end payroll testing strategy across SAP Employee Central (EC) and Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
• Be the vital link connecting business SMEs, testing squads, and client leadership — the go-to for clear, effective communication
• Keep the program in line with all the must-have compliance requirements, including PPRT (Post-Payroll Reporting & Taxation)
• Share your expert insights on payroll configuration, testing risks, and how to squash them early
• Review test artefacts like a pro and drive continuous improvement to keep the quality bar sky-high

Key Requirements:

• Proven track record leading large-scale SAP Payroll programs — you’ve been there, done that, and got the results
• Deep knowledge of payroll operations, compliance, and reporting, especially PPRT — you speak the language fluently
• Ability to effortlessly bridge technical jargon and business needs, making complex things simple
• Executive-level stakeholder engagement skills — you build trust and get buy-in across the board
• Comfortable managing testing teams across hybrid and distributed work setups — remote or office, you make it work

Ideal Candidate:

A strategic thinker with hands-on payroll savvy, a sharp eye for testing detail, and the leadership chops to guide delivery in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. If you’re someone who leads with clarity, agility, and a little bit of flair, we want to hear from you.

Who are we?

Founded in 1997 on the Gold Coast, KJR delivers expert testing and quality assurance services across multiple sectors, with offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Canberra. Our consultants, known as The Collective, are supported through career development, recognition programs, and an annual team-building conference.

We’re committed to diversity and inclusion—recognized by the 2023 AIIA Diversity Award—and support gender equality through scholarships and partnerships. KJR also protects Queensland’s cultural heritage using technology.

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