Payroll Specialist

OverviewAre you a confident payroll professional ready to take full ownership of complex payroll operations?

We're looking for a Payroll Specialist who can lead the end-to-end payroll cycle, manage specialised payroll tasks, and bring a strategic mindset to compliance, risk, and audit readiness.You'll be trusted to work independently, make informed decisions, and contribute meaningfully to the integrity and performance of our payroll function.

You will also play a key role in supporting the Senior Payroll Manager and working collaboratively with the team to uphold compliance and reduce risk and to enable this, the role is expected to be based in the office five days a week to ensure strong collaboration with the team and key stakeholders.In this role you will bring a strategic lens to payroll — not just process transactions, working alongside senior payroll professionals focused on risk and compliance and you will be trusted to manage specialised and sensitive payroll tasks with discretion.

This is a team environment that's evolving and needs strong, steady contributors to help shape itWhere you will make an impactIndependently managing the end-to-end payroll cycle across multiple pay groupsHandling specialised payroll tasks, including Shadow PayrollsEnsuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with NZ legislation and internal policiesIdentifying and resolving payroll discrepancies and exceptionsSupporting audits, reconciliations, and reportingProviding clear, professional support to employees and managersAbout YouProven experience managing end-to-end payroll in a complex environmentStrong understanding of NZ payroll legislationConfidence working independently and making sound decisionsHigh attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solvingStrategic thinking — you understand payroll's role in compliance, risk, and business continuitySolid intermediate to advanced Excel skills — including formulas, macros and pivot tablesProfessional communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionallyExtra Reasons to BelongOpportunities to contribute to compliance, risk management, and system improvementsA workplace that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous learningOpportunities to contribute to cross-functional projects and continuous improvementFully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carersProfessional Development – in-house and external training and development.

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