Centralised Payroll Specialist — Flexible NZ Role

Foodstuffs North Island Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Southern Cross health insurance

Onsite café with subsidised meals

Flexible working options

Birthday day off

Inhouse learning and development

Vaccinations and wellness programs

Job summary

Foodstuffs North Island Limited is seeking a Centralised Payroll Specialist to join our payroll team in Auckland. You’ll manage end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of stores, building trusted relationships with store owners and payroll contacts to deliver accurate, compliant payroll services.

You will handle rosters in PayGlobal, maintain payroll records, and support annual audit activity while responding to store queries.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience as a payroll administrator or in a similar payroll role.
• Strong understanding of NZ Holidays Act, employment legislation and payroll practices (PAYE, ACC, parental leave).
• Strong attention to detail, time management and written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with PayGlobal or SAP and payroll system configuration would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Processing accurate and timely end-to-end payroll for assigned stores.
• Managing rosters in PayGlobal and maintaining payroll records, employee changes and leave balances.
• Preparing payroll and PAYE reports, supporting annual audit activity and responding to store queries.
• Applying relevant payroll legislation and escalating complex system or technical matters when appropriate.
• Providing cover across other stores and supporting process improvements, system changes and store ownership transitions.

Skills

Payroll administration

Communication

Excel

Team collaboration

Tools

PayGlobal

SAP

Job description

Foodstuffs North Island Limited is seeking a Centralised Payroll Specialist to join our payroll team in Auckland. You’ll manage end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of stores, building trusted relationships with store owners and payroll contacts to deliver accurate, compliant payroll services.

You will handle rosters in PayGlobal, maintain payroll records, and support annual audit activity while responding to store queries.