Senior Payroll Specialist – Support Centre

Foodstuffs, Inc.

Senior Payroll Specialist managing payroll processes for the Support Centre at Foodies. Ensuring compliance and accuracy while working collaboratively in a future-focused environment.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeMangere • 🇳🇿 New ZealandSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll processing, compliance with New Zealand payroll legislation, and effective stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to manage payroll queries, contribute to system enhancements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

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End-To-End Payroll ProcessingNew Zealand Payroll LegislationPayGlobal ExperienceStakeholder EngagementContinuous Improvement Mindset

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ComplianceGeneral Ledger JournalsStatutory ComplianceEmployment Agreement InterpretationPayroll ReportingReconciliationsManual PaymentsSpecial PaymentsPay Reviews

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailRelationship ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingPlanning Skills

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowPayGlobal

Industry Keywords

Holidays ActPAYEACCParental Leave RequirementsEmployee Lifecycle Changes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing end-to-end payroll processing and employee lifecycle changes
Processing new starters, transfers, terminations, and organisational restructures
Validating employment and policy changes for payroll compliance
Managing manual and special payments as required
Preparing payroll reporting, reconciliations, and General Ledger journals
Completing IRD payday filing and statutory compliance activities
Supporting superannuation, ACC, and related payroll obligations
Managing payroll queries through ServiceNow
Contributing to payroll projects, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives
Supporting annual remuneration processes and pay reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven payroll experience within a medium to large organisation
Experience working with PayGlobal would be a bonus
Strong knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation, including the Holidays Act, PAYE, ACC, and parental leave requirements
Experience interpreting employment agreements and applying payroll policies accurately
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
The ability to explain complex payroll concepts clearly and confidently
Strong planning, problem-solving, and communication skills
A continuous improvement mindset and curiosity to identify better ways of working
A collaborative approach, while also being comfortable working independently and remotely when required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free carparking - we’ve got over 1,000 carparks including 36 free EV plugs
Southern cross health insurance
Onsite café with subsidised meals, mini mart, 5% discount at our retail stores
Flexible working options, a day off on your birthday, long service leave
Inhouse learning and development programmes and courses, flu vaccinations, and social network groups (we call them Tribes).