Senior Payroll Officer

• End-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 3,000 employees
• Ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time, in line with NZ legislation and company policies
• Managing complex payroll scenarios including leave, allowances, deductions, and terminations
• Reconciling payroll, PAYE, KiwiSaver, and other statutory requirements
• Responding to employee and manager payroll queries
• Supporting system integrity, audits, and reporting requirements
• Identifying and implementing process improvements
• Mentoring, training, and providing technical support to junior payroll staff

• Proven experience processing large, high-volume payrolls (essential)
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience in an end-to-end payroll environment
• The confidence and capability to mentor and support junior team members
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience with large payroll systems and intermediate Excel skills

Experience within a large or complex organisation will be highly regarded

• Join a large, stable organisation with a strong team culture
• Senior role with leadership and mentoring responsibilities
• Hybrid working model – 3 days in a CBD office
• Supportive environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements
• Work with a large, dynamic workforce in a fast-paced setting