Payroll Analyst

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 140,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Payroll Specialist to support end-to-end NZ payroll operations within a regional shared services environment. You will ensure accurate payroll processing, statutory compliance and timely employee payments across NZ entities.

Collaborating with HR, Finance and business stakeholders, you will handle payroll enquiries, reconciliations, audits and process improvements, while maintaining strong controls and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably managing New Zealand payroll operations.
• Strong understanding of New Zealand employment legislation, payroll regulations and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience handling end-to-end payroll processing, payroll administration and employee payroll enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll processing activities for New Zealand employees, including payroll administration, statutory compliance, reconciliations and employee payroll support.
• Validate, process and administer payroll transactions for employees across weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Provide payroll advisory support to employees, managers and HR stakeholders on KiwiSaver, allowances, deductions and payroll policies.
• Coordinate and administer KiwiSaver remittances and statutory reporting obligations.
• Support payroll year-end activities including reconciliations and statutory submissions.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders within the shared services environment to deliver payroll support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Deadline management

Education

Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Payroll or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Support the end-to-end delivery of New Zealand payroll operations, ensuring accurate payroll processing, statutory compliance and timely employee payments. Partner with HR, Finance and business stakeholders to manage payroll enquiries, reconciliations, audits and continuous improvement initiatives within a shared services environment.

Client Details

Our client is a globally recognised energy organisation operating across a diverse portfolio of energy businesses. The company combines technical expertise, innovation and a strong global presence to help deliver safe, reliable and efficient energy solutions around the world.

Description

• Support end-to-end payroll processing activities for New Zealand employees, including payroll administration, statutory compliance, reconciliations and employee payroll support.
• Validate, process and administer payroll transactions for employees across weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Provide payroll advisory support to employees, managers and HR stakeholders on matters relating to KiwiSaver, allowances, deductions, pay discrepancies and payroll policies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable New Zealand employment legislation, tax regulations and statutory payroll requirements.
• Manage payroll-related activities including payroll calculations, bank file generation and payment processing.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, investigate payroll discrepancies and support general ledger reconciliations and payroll journal postings.
• Coordinate and administer KiwiSaver remittances, third-party payments and statutory reporting obligations.
• Support payroll year-end activities including reconciliations, reporting and statutory submissions.
• Ensure payslips and payroll documentation are generated accurately and distributed within established timelines.
• Monitor payroll controls and identify opportunities to improve compliance, efficiency and service delivery.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing payroll documentation and responding to audit requirements.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for payroll system enhancements, upgrades and process improvements.
• Maintain and update payroll procedures, process documentation and work instructions to support operational consistency.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders within the shared services environment to deliver a high level of payroll support.

Profile

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Payroll or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of payroll experience, preferably managing New Zealand payroll operations.
• Strong understanding of New Zealand employment legislation, payroll regulations and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience handling end-to-end payroll processing, payroll administration and employee payroll enquiries.
• Ability to interpret and apply payroll policies, awards, enterprise agreements and employment terms accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to manage payroll deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience supporting Australian payroll operations would be an added advantage.

Job Offer

• 1 Year Contract opportunity with a leading global organisation.
• Exposure to New Zealand payroll operations within a regional shared services environment.
• Opportunity to broaden expertise across payroll compliance, payroll accounting and statutory reporting.