Director, Global Process Owner - Payroll
🔍 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
What you’ll do
The Payroll Global Process Owner sets Worley’s global vision and strategy for our end-to-end Payroll processes. Owns the process design to drive optimisation, performance and compliance across all geographies, functions, and business units. Leverages the delivery capability in the organisation to enable Worley’s strategic aspirations.
Set our vision and drive strategic direction. Optimize Worley’s end-to-end processes and create a greater experience for our people. The Global Process Owner will have significant authority, autonomy, and accountability to fundamentally shift the way processes are owned and managed at Worley. A critical enabler in the establishment of a global process framework at Worley.
Focus on end-to-end process design, documentation, and architecture including enabling systems, data, controls and policies. Monitor end-to-end process performance and compliance globally. Enable projects and initiatives to drive continuous process improvement globally
We are a high-performing, results-oriented, highly collaborative team with members across our global organisation. We are innovative, work autonomously and are strongly supportive of each other and our stakeholders. Enable projects and initiatives to drive continuous process improvement globally.
We offer a flexible approach to working, because our people are safer, healthier, and more productive when they can balance work with life. That’s why we offer flexible and hybrid working options, so you can choose when, where and how you work.
Flexible working options –Remote/Hybrid/Office across Worley locations
Responsibilities
Strategy:
- Establish targets and KPIs for process performance.
Design:
- Define global process taxonomy and benchmark against best practices.
- Ensure alignment and continuous improvement of payroll processes.
- Document global process blueprints and procedures.
Oversight:
- Monitor and analyze process compliance and performance.
- Maintain process-level master data standards.
- Monitor audit outcomes and drive improvement initiatives.
Programme & Project Management:
- Prioritize and approve/reject projects based on strategic relevance.
- Launch projects, outline plans, and manage resources.
- Monitor ongoing transformation projects and manage budgets.
What you’ll have
As an experienced professional, you’re adept at managing large, global payrolls for complex organisations. Skilled in end-to-end payroll management, previously serving as a GPO in a multinational environment. Expertise in setting and overseeing priorities, resources, and performance targets globally. Proven track record in managing complex program portfolios and driving measurable success. Proficient in process improvement methodologies such as Agile, Six Sigma, and Lean, with certification desirable.
Strong in process ownership and management, with deep knowledge of mapping, analysis, and optimization techniques. Familiar with ERP systems, workflow automation tools, and data management systems. Capable of identifying optimization opportunities through data analysis and executing effective change management strategies. Strategic thinker with dynamic leadership skills, able to inspire cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite and experienced in cloud-based platforms like Oracle and ServiceNow for workforce management.
Background in Human Resources or equivalent tertiary degree.
Moving forward together
We 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.
We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
And 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.
Whatever 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.