Payroll & Accounts Officer
Hybrid · Manurewa, Auckland, New Zealand
Job Summary
End-to-end payroll processing for 200–300 wage employees and 100–150 salaried staff in a hybrid role, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with NZ payroll legislation (Holidays Act) and KiwiSaver. Maintain payroll governance and handle leave reconciliations, journals, and EOFY processes; coordinate with HR and Finance; support payroll reporting, audits, and continuous improvement projects. Manage payroll systems (ADP Payforce, ADP Realtime, Kronos, Workday) and provide general administrative and transactional support to the finance team (invoicing, expenses, journal entries). Requires 3–5 years of payroll experience, NZ residency or valid NZ work visa, and strong communication and data-accuracy skills. Hybrid role: 4 days in the office and 1 day from home (initially full-time in the office during training).
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of comprehensive payroll experience (ideally end-to-end payroll for 200+ employees)
- Proven ability to process complex payrolls in accordance with NZ Holidays Act 2003 and NZ payroll legislation
- Experience with payroll systems such as ADP Payforce, ADP Realtime, Kronos, Time and Attendance, or Workday
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Advanced Excel and high data accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- NZ residency or valid NZ work visa with full work rights
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