Troocoo is proud to be partnering with Hastings Deering , one of Australia’s most iconic and trusted industrial organisations, in the appointment of a Manager – People Services and Payroll . As part of the Sime Industrial Group , Hastings Deering employs over 3,500 people across 23 business centres throughout Queensland, the Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and New Caledonia. With a proud history and a strong, positive culture, Hastings Deering continues to evolve through transformation and growth, underpinned by a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. The Opportunity Reporting to the General Manager – People & Culture, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of People Services, Payroll Governance and Compliance, HR Systems, and People Data & Analytics across the organisation. Leading a team of around 22 professionals, this role plays a key part in shaping how People Services delivers value to the business today and into the future. The successful candidate will drive process improvement, compliance, and digital enablement while fostering a strong customer service culture. You will lead the transformation of payroll and people operations, including a major system transition over the next 18 months , and play a critical role in positioning Hastings Deering for a future shared services model. Key Accountabilities Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team across Payroll, People Services, HR Systems, and Data & Analytics. Ensure strong governance, compliance, and risk management across payroll and employment legislation. Oversee high-quality, efficient delivery of all employee lifecycle and people service transactions. Partner closely with Finance, Audit, Digital, and Group People & Culture teams to ensure alignment, compliance, and operational excellence. Drive system optimisation and transformation across Chris21, Workday , and associated platforms. Champion continuous improvement, standardisation, and digital innovation to enhance efficiency and user experience. Build trusted relationships across the organisation and represent People Services in internal and external governance forums. About You You are an experienced People Services, Payroll, or HR Operations leader with a strong background in large, complex environments. You bring deep expertise in payroll governance, compliance, and systems, combined with a passion for improving processes and building capability in your teams. You are strategic yet hands-on, with the ability to balance transformation and service delivery in equal measure. Your leadership style is collaborative and empowering, and you take pride in creating structure, efficiency, and engagement through change. Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms and prior involvement in system transitions or shared services environments will be highly regarded. Why Join Hastings Deering This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected organisation at a defining time in its transformation journey. You’ll be part of a positive and values-driven culture , be empowered to make meaningful, lasting change across the business. You’ll have the chance to shape the future of People Services , collaborate globally across Sime Industrial, and build a best-practice operating model that sets the foundation for future growth. How to Apply For a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the candidate pack, please email jasmine.beyer@troocoo.com Alternatively, please apply via the link below with your CV and cover letter.
