LEADERS
CONSULTING
SERVICES:

At Leaders Consulting Services (LCS)
we
Innovate Together.

A professional yet personal team with a combined immersion of over 70 years at the forefront of specific industry experience in their fields of expertise.


The LCS Tribe are all about the individuals that make up our specialist team and people we work with, we put our clients at the forefront and centre of everything we do.


Harnessing the skillsets and capabilities from varying backgrounds, even previous consulting and leadership roles for the vendors we implement.


It only takes one engagement with LCS to recognise the difference in the way we partner and work with you to get your outcome realised.


Our clients are more than willing to provide a testimonial and share the LCS difference they have experienced in our dealings and implementation projects.


No project is too big or small, we’re in it with you for the long run, cheers to your success!


OUR
INDUSTRY SPECIALISATIONS
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OUR CONSULTING SERVICES:

  • Education: Early Childhood / Primary / Secondary /Tertiary


  • Government: Federal/State/Local Councils


  • Services: Health & Disability Care/Utilities/Corporate


OUR TEAM:

Alex “The Strategy Man” Groom

Head of Consulting


Our Chief Futurist - As the leader of the LCS Tribe, Alex is a subject matter expert in all aspects of HR & Payroll compliance, regulation and delivery. The Masters in HR and entrepreneurial wonderment paid off for something.


A seasoned consultant of what feels far more than 20 something years, spanning multiple industries, markets, and sectors.

 

Specialising in workforce management & strategy, change management, industrial relations, and organisational development. Alex puts his clients at ease and effortlessly conveys solution requirements, guides best practice, and advises on best fit analysis to all clients of LCS.

 

When not taking the LCS business to new heights, overseeing projects and building the team capability and capacity, you’ll catch Alex on stage in his rock band, at a luxury car meet, or even on the golf course (if he’s not camping with his young family).

 

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Damien “Make Them Happy” Lumby

Education Practice Lead


The Ambassador of Education - Over 15 years of transformation experience across both education and corporate markets.


Holding some impressive post grad acumen in an MBA and a Bachelor of Education – Primary, Damien has done the work to create a track record of driving operational transformation in the education industry.


Damien’s extensive background in gently telling people what they need to do, has equipped him with the skills to manage complex projects, develop strategic initiatives, and foster strong client relationships.


A not-so-secret love affair for education and continuous improvement, Damien is committed to making a positive and happily ever after impact in the sector. He’s also pretty handy with an upcycle project (when there’s time).

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Karl "The Jovial One" Stringer

Senior Solution Consultant


A Project Innovator - A combined 20 years of vast experiences across all things payroll application management and implementations, Karl will stop at nothing to deliver outcomes on time, every time.


With the larrikin Kiwi accent and humour, Karl brings a unique background as starting out as an Aurion customer, then an employee of Aurion, and now implementing payroll products.


Karl understands the challenges that are part of implementing software (just ask him), but also the knowledge on how they can be overcome without finding out the hard way.


Karl prides himself in his ability to build strong client relationships with stakeholders of all levels and if you ask nicely will tell you a cracking joke or two. Maybe even show the backdrop of his amazing pop culture collection.

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Teneille "It's Me Isn't It?" Pasque

Solution Consultant


A True Transformation Coach - Teneille’s career spans over 25 years, in roles and client facing consulting that bring together HR, Payroll, Systems and Payroll Accounting. You’ll know there’s advice to receive when the eyebrows raise.

 

Bringing a wealth of knowledge, Teneille provides practical people solutions giving our clients the required support to transform their Payroll and HR space.

 

Teneille will focus on gaining a deeper understanding to a payroll problem or question – understanding a balance of both the “what the…” and the “ohhhh”.

 

Add to that, her fancy Post Graduate qualifications in Commerce and Commercial Law and her practical experience with a focus on systems, her aim is bringing confidence to LCS clients’ Payroll teams, and assurance to Leadership, along with a hole in one!

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Andrea "That Shouldn't Be There" Chwalko

Solution Consultant


Andrea is the ultimate professional, when she combines her undergraduate degree in Commerce (Human Resources, Management & Commercial Law) and her Post Graduate qualifications in Human Resources, with her incredible skill in untangle the web of Employee and Industrial Relation scenarios as they relate to payroll.


Bringing a new level of professionalism to Payroll Consulting on compliance, systems and process and procedures, you will instantly see the value Andrea will add to your business.


Understanding what it takes to deliver on outcomes by breaking down complex problems into easily understandable strategies that will only result in our client’s business being best of breed in payroll and compliance delivery.


Remove the risk and see what value you will get when you have someone like Andrea partnering with your payroll team, or invite her for a round of golf sometime.

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Jake "How Can We Automate That" Ward

Business & Data Analyst


A data freak! Jake, has built a strong track record throughout his career to make data meaningful. He has a passion for taking information and establishing strategies to plan, improve operational efficiencies and solve problems.


Like a mad scientist, getting under the hood of the way business systems are structured and designed to store data and information, Jake will get the data to speak your language, then inform the solution to ensure it does that forevermore.


With experience across insurance, global retail and consulting, Jake has a strong interest in understanding and solving problems with data, oh and surfing.

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Amber "Let's Go on a Journey" Pino

Business Analyst


Though not a mind reader, Amber brings qualifications in Applied Psychology and 10 years’ experience in recruitment, onboarding and HR advisory, so she’ll most certainly understand where you’re coming from.


Coming from a leading retailer, Amber has a key eye for detail in making processes and procedure sustainable, whilst understanding the importance of the employee experience throughout.


With the ability to coach and guide line managers and align transactional results back to policy and process, Amber provides a valuable skillset to the team, understanding employee lifecycles, HCM and payroll.

Jessicah "I've Got This" Bailey

Client Onboarding Consultant


The Director of First Impressions - Jessicah is highly organised and detail-oriented, with exceptional time management skills, just ask her kids! 

 

Jess ensures our clients feel like a first-class lounge guest as they are ushered through their implementation journey ensuring a calm, efficient and well-informed process.

 

You can come to Jess for anything, clients are assured and clear on what their journey entails from day one. The team are held to account and will deliver with standardisation and governance while ever Jess has her eye on it.

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Jodie "The One With the Plan" Lamour


Our Project Delivery Queen – With 15+ years in payroll, Jodie brings precision, energy, and heart to every project. 

 

From hands-on processing to leading full-scale implementations, she blends technical expertise with strategic insight. Known for spotting what others miss and solving complex problems, Jodie is the go-to when smooth delivery is a must. 

 

A natural leader, she’s passionate about building capable teams and empowering others to grow. Whether managing a high-stakes rollout or a CrossFit challenge, she brings intent and drive to everything she does. 

 

At home, she’s raising a young family with grit and grace—and someday, she’ll be in Italy making pasta with the nonnas, proving she sticks the landing on every goal she sets.

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OUR CONSULTING SERVICES:

·     Payroll Implementations

·     System Integration

·     Payroll Best Practice Advisory

·     Payroll Processing

·     Payroll Health Checks

·     System Administration & Maintenance


·     Process Alignment

·     Program & Project Management

·     Change Management Consulting

·     Business Analysis

·     Business Readiness Assessments

·     Policy Review & Alignment Award & EA Alignment