Payroll Manager - ANZ

Theroastery23; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave days

Flexible work options

Coffee on tap

Job summary

UCC Coffee in East Tamaki, NZ, or Sydney, AU, is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll across New Zealand and Australia. This part-time role (4 days per week) leads one direct report and partners with stakeholders to ensure accurate, compliant payroll delivery.

You will oversee end-to-end payroll processing, maintain compliance with NZ and AU legislation, and drive process improvements. The role offers a flexible, supportive environment and the chance to contribute to a vibrant coffee

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of NZ and AU payroll legislation.
• Experience in FMCG/payroll environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day payroll operations for NZ and AU entities.
• Lead one direct report and partner with stakeholders to ensure accurate payroll.
• Maintain payroll integrity and compliance with tax and employment laws.
• Drive process improvements and support payroll projects.

Skills

Payroll processing

iChris/Chris21

NZ tax compliance

Stakeholder management

Job description

At UCC Coffee we’re partnering with some of ANZ’s most iconic retail and out of home brands to lead the market in roasted coffee.From bean to cup, we’re redefining coffee for some of the nation’s most renowned brands.Join our team and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of coffee, where you'll unlock exciting learning opportunities within ourANZ business and embrace our rich heritage.

Why join us as our Payroll Manager?

Are you ready to take the lead in delivering payroll excellence across New Zealand and Australia?In this role, you'll oversee the day-to-day payroll operations for Australian and New Zealand entities. Leading one direct report, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure accurate, compliant and efficient payroll delivery.

Leveraging your technical expertise and proactive approach, you'll be responsible for maintaining payroll integrity, ensuring compliance with tax and employment legislation, managing payroll systems and reporting, and providing trusted advice to stakeholders. You'll also have the opportunity to drive process improvements, contribute to key payroll projects, and support change initiatives that enhance efficiency and deliver sustainable business outcomes.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment and enjoys balancing competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You bring solid experience in end-to-end payroll processing, a strong understanding of payroll legislation across New Zealand and Australia, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You must have experience working with iChris/Chris21. Naturally curious and continuously looking for better ways of working, you'll be confident identifying process improvements, navigating complex payroll matters, and contributing to a high-performing payroll function.

What’s on offer?

At UCC, coffee is at the heart of everything we do. Joining our team gives you the opportunity to be part of a business that lives and breathes coffee, work with passionate people across our iconic brands, and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and supportive environment. We are committed to providing a flexible and supportive work environment that helps you balance your professional and personal commitments. In addition to enjoying coffee on tap and beans to take home, you'll receive four additional days of paid leave each year, giving you extra time to rest, recharge and stay connected to the craft we're passionate about.

This is a part-time opportunity (4 days per week, ideally Monday to Thursday, although we are open to discussing alternative working arrangements). Based in our East Tamaki location.We are also open to this role being based in Sydney.

If you're ready to enter the world of coffee, this may be your chance.