Payroll Officer - NZ & Australia

LagardèreAWPL; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Staff discounts across our stores

Career development opportunities

Parental leave up to 18 weeks

Wellbeing Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Collaborative Sydney-based team

Job summary

LagardèreAWPL is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own the end-to-end New Zealand payroll and provide backup support for Australian payroll. You will ensure timely, accurate pay and compliance with NZ payroll legislation, including Holidays Act, and support HR and managers.

You'll work with UKG and other systems, deliver payroll reporting and reconciliations in Excel, and be the go-to expert for NZ payroll. The role offers flexible work options and a collaborative Sydney-based team.

Qualifications

• Proven end-to-end NZ payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of NZ payroll legislation, including the Holidays Act.
• Experience with PAYE, KiwiSaver, ACC, leave and terminations.
• Australian payroll experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and payroll systems skills (UKG highly regarded).
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end New Zealand payroll.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, compliance and ACC requirements.
• Investigate and resolve payroll queries and issues.
• Support Australian payroll during periods of leave.
• Work across UKG and other payroll systems.
• Deliver payroll reporting, analysis and reconciliations using Excel.
• Provide exceptional support to employees, managers and HR.

Skills

NZ payroll

Holidays Act

Excel

UKG

Payroll reconciliations

Australian payroll

Attention to detail

Customer-focused

Tools

UKG

Job description

Are you an experienced NZ payroll professional who enjoys ownership, problem-solving and working in a fast-paced environment?

We're looking for a Payroll Specialist to take ownership of our end-to-end New Zealand payroll while providing backup support across Australian payroll. You'll become our go-to expert for NZ payroll compliance, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while delivering outstanding support to our people leaders and team members.

Are you an experienced NZ payroll professional who enjoys ownership, problem-solving and working in a fast-paced environment?

We're looking for a Payroll Specialist to take ownership of our end-to-end New Zealand payroll while providing backup support across Australian payroll. You'll become our go-to expert for NZ payroll compliance, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while delivering outstanding support to our people leaders and team members.

What you'll do

• Own the end-to-end New Zealand payroll
• Manage payroll reconciliations, compliance and ACC requirements
• Investigate and resolve payroll queries and issues
• Support Australian payroll during periods of leave
• Work across UKG and other payroll systems
• Deliver payroll reporting, analysis and reconciliations using Excel
• Provide exceptional support to employees, managers and HR

What you'll bring

• Proven end-to-end NZ payroll experience
• Strong knowledge of NZ payroll legislation, including the Holidays Act
• Experience with PAYE, KiwiSaver, ACC, leave and terminations
• Australian payroll experience preferred
• Strong Excel and payroll systems skills (UKG highly regarded)
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• A proactive, customer-focused approach

Why join us?

• Flexible working, including one day WFH per week
• Staff discounts across our stores
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Wellbeing Leave from day one
• Employee Assistance Program
• Collaborative Sydney-based team environment

About Us

At LagardèreAWPL, we're the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific, with 150+ stores across Australia and New Zealand and over 1,500 team members. From global luxury brands to everyday travel essentials, we create exceptional retail experiences in airports and travel hubs every day.

If you're looking for a role where you can truly own your payroll, make an impact and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

At LagardèreAWPL, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence.

Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.