Payroll Partner: End-to-End, Accurate & Compliant

Fletcher Building Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Building is seeking an experienced Payroll Partner in Auckland to own end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance and on-time payments for our people. You will support time and attendance systems, maintain data integrity and deliver a high-quality employee experience.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in a high-volume payroll environment, strong knowledge of NZ employment legislation, and a proactive, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong understanding of payroll controls, tax obligations, KiwiSaver and employee entitlements.
• Ability to perform off-system payroll calculations and identify discrepancies.
• Experience managing payroll compliance across end-to-end payroll processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and numeracy skills.
• Clear and professional communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• NZPPA certification (Level 3 or above) would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of end-to-end payroll runs from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time across each pay cycle.
• Collaborate with time and attendance systems, guiding pay rules and testing changes.
• Process and review allowances, deductions, KiwiSaver contributions and other payroll payments.
• Complete payroll reporting, month-end reconciliations and year-end activities.
• Support payroll compliance, monitor work patterns and ensure legal obligations and entitlements are met.
• Maintain payroll controls, data security and accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve payroll queries with a focus on a positive customer experience.
• Build relationships across Payroll, People & Performance, Finance, Systems teams, and the wider business.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support positive change.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused service

Education

NZPPA certification (Level 3 or above)

Job description

Fletcher Building is seeking an experienced Payroll Partner in Auckland to own end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance and on-time payments for our people. You will support time and attendance systems, maintain data integrity and deliver a high-quality employee experience.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in a high-volume payroll environment, strong knowledge of NZ employment legislation, and a proactive, customer-focused approach.