Centralised Payroll Specialist - Flexible, Accurate Pay

Foodstuffs; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free carparking

Southern Cross health insurance

Onsite cafe with subsidised meals

5% discount at stores

Flexible working options

Birthday day off

Long service leave

In-house learning & development

Job summary

Foodies is seeking a Centralised Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of stores across Foodstuffs North Island and its member network.

You will build strong relationships with store owners and payroll contacts, ensuring accurate, compliant payroll services and practical support. This role requires adapting to high-volume workloads and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Three or more years’ experience in payroll administration or similar role.
• Knowledge of NZ Holidays Act, payroll practice including PAYE, ACC and parental leave.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for assigned stores accurately and on time.
• Manage rosters in PayGlobal and maintain payroll records and leaves.
• Prepare PAYE reports, support audits and respond to store queries.
• Apply payroll legislation and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Provide cover across stores and support process improvements.

Skills

High-volume workload management

Strong communication skills

Excel proficiency

PayGlobal experience

SAP experience

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative

Tools

PayGlobal

SAP

Job description

Foodies is seeking a Centralised Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of stores across Foodstuffs North Island and its member network.

You will build strong relationships with store owners and payroll contacts, ensuring accurate, compliant payroll services and practical support. This role requires adapting to high-volume workloads and collaborating with cross-functional teams.