Payroll Partner

Fletcher Building; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Building in Auckland is seeking an experienced Payroll Partner to own end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring every pay run is accurate, compliant and on time. You'll support time and attendance systems and deliver a great employee experience across the business.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, interpreting NZ employment legislation and Holidays Act requirements, maintaining payroll controls, resolving queries, and partnering with Payroll, People & Performance, Finance and

Qualifications

• Solid payroll experience in a dynamic environment with emphasis on accuracy and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of NZ employment legislation, Holidays Act and payroll compliance.
• Ability to interpret Collective and Individual Employment Agreements and manage end-to-end payroll.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll runs from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Manage time and attendance inputs, employee data maintenance and payroll processing.
• Review allowances, deductions, KiwiSaver contributions and other payments.
• Perform payroll reporting, month-end reconciliations and year-end activities.
• Support payroll compliance, monitor work patterns and data security, and resolve queries.
• Collaborate with Payroll, People & Performance, Finance and Systems teams to drive improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll compliance

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

NZPPA certification (Level 3+)

Tools

Time & Attendance systems

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Payroll Partner to join our team based in Auckland, taking ownership of end-to-end payroll processing and helping ensure our people are paid accurately, compliantly and on time, every time. The role plays a key part in maintaining payroll compliance, supporting time and attendance systems, and delivering a great experience for employees across the business.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the detail of payroll, understands employment legislation and payroll compliance, and takes pride in delivering high-quality service in a complex and fast-paced environment.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll take ownership of your allocated pay runs from start to finish, ensuring everything is accurate, compliant and delivered on time. Your day-to-day will include:

• Managing the end-to-end payroll process, including time and attendance inputs, employee data maintenance and payroll processing.
• Ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time across each pay cycle.
• Working closely with time and attendance systems, providing guidance on pay rules, testing changes and helping ensure system configurations are accurate and fit for purpose.
• Processing and reviewing allowances, deductions, KiwiSaver contributions and other payroll payments.
• Completing payroll reporting, month-end reconciliations and year-end activities.
• Supporting payroll compliance requirements, including monitoring work patterns and ensuring compliance with employment legislation, tax obligations and employee entitlements.
• Maintaining a strong focus on payroll controls, accuracy and data security.
• Investigating and resolving payroll queries, escalating issues where appropriate and ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Building strong relationships across Payroll, People & Performance, Finance, Systems teams and the wider business.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and supporting the implementation of positive change.

About You

You'll bring solid payroll experience and be confident working in a dynamic business environment where accuracy, compliance and customer service really matter.

Ideally, You'll Have

• At least 3 years' experience in a high-volume payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation, payroll compliance and the Holidays Act.
• Experience interpreting Collective and Individual Employment Agreements
• A strong understanding of payroll controls, tax obligations, KiwiSaver and employee entitlements.
• The ability to perform off-system payroll calculations and identify discrepancies.
• Experience managing payroll compliance across end-to-end payroll processes.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Clear and professional communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• NZPPA certification (Level 3 or above) would be advantageous but not essential

Why join us?

This is a chance to join a large, diverse and established business where payroll plays a critical role in keeping our people and operations running smoothly. You'll work alongside experienced Payroll and People & Performance professionals, gain exposure to a broad and complex payroll environment, and have the opportunity to make a real impact through both day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.

At Fletcher Building, safety and wellbeing are fundamental to the way we work. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, customer focus, continuous improvement and delivering great outcomes for our people.