NZ Payroll Operations Lead | Hybrid & Growth

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair pay

Health programs

Hybrid working

Employee recognition

Community involvement

Job summary

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd in New Zealand is seeking an experienced NZ Payroll Operations Manager to lead a key payroll portfolio across the country. The role focuses on service performance, people capability, risk management and payroll governance, delivering accurate pay runs within deadlines.

You will coach a team of Senior Payroll Analysts and Payroll Analysts, ensure compliance with NZ payroll/employment law, and partner with ERP systems like SAP, SuccessFactors, Kronos, or Oracle to

Qualifications

• Five years of payroll or HR experience including senior leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of NZ payroll and employment legislation.
• Experience with multiple payroll platforms and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll delivery and performance for NZ portfolio.
• Coach and develop Senior Payroll Analysts and Analysts.
• Ensure accurate pay runs, banking, and third-party payments.

Skills

Payroll leadership

ERP systems

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Kronos

Oracle

ServiceNow

Job description

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd in New Zealand is seeking an experienced NZ Payroll Operations Manager to lead a key payroll portfolio across the country. The role focuses on service performance, people capability, risk management and payroll governance, delivering accurate pay runs within deadlines.

You will coach a team of Senior Payroll Analysts and Payroll Analysts, ensure compliance with NZ payroll/employment law, and partner with ERP systems like SAP, SuccessFactors, Kronos, or Oracle to