WHAT YOU’LL DO
As our Payroll Implementation Specialist, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end implementation of the new payroll and award interpretation systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while training and coordinating stakeholders, managing risks, and delivering a seamless transition. By the time you join the team, the project will be in the prepare to build phase. You will lead the final implementation, overseeing solution configuration, testing, stakeholder engagement, and go-live readiness.
Implementation & Resource Allocation
Responsible for managing all remaining phases of the project including defining objectives, setting timelines, and allocating resources
Coordinate the delivery of the implementation project alongside our internal, external and global stakeholders
Oversee data cleansing, migration and validation activities whilst ensuring collaboration and ownership of configuration and testing
Manage change, training, communication, and post-go-live support to drive adoption
Compliance
Oversee interpretation of the Enterprise and Collective Agreements as well as relevant Awards and clauses and legislation, ensuring they are properly captured and paid correctly
Lead the validation, configuration, and testing of the payroll solution, ensuring the final system delivers accurate payroll processing and meets all legislative and compliance requirements.
Risk Management
Proactively spot potential risks, work through solutions, and drive actions that keep the implementation on track and payroll outcomes accurate and compliant
Ensure adherence to procedures, security measures, and legal requirements throughout the project lifecycle
Provide training to stakeholders and end-users to ensure successful adoption of the software
Please note this is a contract role ending December 31st 2027.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Reporting to the Payroll Responsible, you will partner closely with the Payroll Coordinators, People Manager, Finance, and global stakeholders to lead the successful delivery of the payroll implementation. You'll also build strong relationships with internal Retail teams and external partners to ensure a compliant, efficient, and seamless rollout.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people who are…
Skilled in overseeing payroll operations with precision, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
Knowledgeable about tax laws, wage regulations, and labour policies to ensure compliance and accurate payments
Able to work alongside cross-functional teams and drive collaboration
Proactive problem-solvers with a results-oriented mindset
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong leadership and clear communication skills
You will have:
At least 5 years experience in payroll, payroll management or HR solutions
A strong focus and understanding of software implementation will be highly regarded
Strong understanding of end to payroll processes across AU and NZ legislation, enterprise and collective agreement, award interpretation and translation to payroll compliance
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
WHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
We offer flexible working arrangements with the option to WFH 2 days a week. Subject to business needs
You will receive 25% off H&M Group brands; H&M, COS, Monki, Weekdays, Arket, & Other Stories
We are an inclusive company where you are encouraged to be yourself at work
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience in payroll, payroll management, or HR solutions
- Experience overseeing payroll operations with accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
- Knowledge of tax laws, wage regulations, and labour policies
- Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes across Australian and New Zealand legislation
- Understanding of enterprise agreements, collective agreements, award interpretation, and payroll compliance
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
- Strong organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Strong focus and understanding of software implementation
H&M Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about H&M Group and has not been reviewed or approved by H&M Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, pharmacy and vision options with low employee costs and free dental are available, alongside telehealth and inclusive offerings such as transgender, bariatric and fertility coverage. These features are highlighted as solid for U.S. retail roles, with some availability for part‑time positions depending on eligibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, flexible wellness days, company‑paid holidays and a paid birthday off are offered, with some paid time off available to part‑time staff. The time‑off structure is presented as generous within the retail context.
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Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental pay for mothers and fathers is provided, complemented by adoption assistance and healthy pregnancy/babies programs. These family supports add depth to the core medical coverage in the U.S. package.
H&M Group Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries. But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers. Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future. Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you. H&M Group's Moderation Policy: Welcome to H&M Group’s official LinkedIn page. Ask questions, exchange ideas and meet members and employees from all over the world. This page is moderated daily and we always do our best to answer each one of you in a timely manner. Please remember to keep a friendly tone and in line with LinkedIn’s legal terms at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement Comments and posts that contain foul language, are off-topic or unnecessarily rude will be deleted. We also encourage you to report any inappropriate content. We use an external tool to handle the comments on our page, so please note that your comments can be stored. For questions, please contact our team at [email protected].
