Payroll Specialist (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Parnell location | Free parking | Hybrid flexibility
An exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised luxury business as a Payroll Specialist, covering a 12-month parental leave contract. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys owning the end-to-end payroll function, working autonomously, and partnering with stakeholders across New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, and global teams.
About the Company:
Our client is a globally recognised luxury brand with a reputation for excellence, innovation, and quality. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing and collaborative team based in Parnell. Offering free onsite parking, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and a supportive culture, this organisation is committed to providing an exceptional employee experience while maintaining its position as a leader in its industry.
About the role:
Reporting to the Human Resources Director, you will take ownership of payroll processing while supporting compensation, benefits, and HR reporting. This is a varied role that combines payroll expertise, systems management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
We are ideally seeking someone who can commence in mid-September 2026
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing end-to-end weekly payroll processing for New Zealand employees
- Reviewing timesheets and ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance
- Supporting seasonal workforce onboarding and payroll administration
- Preparing payroll reconciliations, month-end reporting
- Producing headcount and workforce reports for global stakeholders
- Supporting salary review and bonus processes
- Coordinating superannuation, insurance, and employee benefit administration
- Maintaining payroll and HR system data integrity
- Assisting with audits, reporting, and continuous process improvements
- Acting as a trusted payroll advisor to managers and employees
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Minimum 5 years’ New Zealand payroll experience
- Strong understanding of New Zealand payroll legislation and the Holidays Act
- Experience managing payroll in a medium-to-large organisation
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- A calm, solutions-focused approach
- The ability to work independently while building strong stakeholder relationships
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Experience with payroll or HRIS systems, ReadyTech, SAP or similar systems would be advantageous
What’s in it for You?
- Salary package between $85,000 – $100,000 per annum
- Potential eligibility for an increased KiwiSaver employer contribution benefit
- 12-month fixed-term contract
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements, up to 2 days WFH by agreement
- Free onsite parking in Parnell
- Generous employee wine allowance
- Exposure to a globally recognised luxury brand
- Supportive team environment with international stakeholder interaction
- Comprehensive handover and ongoing support from Australian payroll counterparts
If you’re a payroll professional looking for a role that offers ownership, flexibility, and the opportunity to work for a highly respected global organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter today!
