People & Payroll Advisor, NZ

Zespri Group Limited; Mount Maunganui; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & in

Additional paid annual leave day per 1

Onsite parking at Mount Maunganui

Free kiwifruit daily

Job summary

Zespri Group Limited in Mount Maunganui is seeking a meticulous People & Payroll Advisor on a 10-month fixed term contract. You will coordinate payroll with our external provider, manage data across systems, and produce insightful reports to support a seamless employee experience.

Based in New Zealand, you will work within our global People Services environment, with opportunities to support other regions as needed and champion digital tools like PeopleService Now.

Qualifications

• Strong payroll administration or coordination experience, ideally with an external payroll provider.
• Experience using an HRIS to maintain employee data and produce reports.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyse and present people data.
• Working understanding of HR, payroll, employment, tax and privacy principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll delivery through external payroll provider and resolve queries.
• Maintain accurate and compliant people and payroll data across systems.
• Validate employee data transactions, uploads and changes.
• Produce practical people reports using SAP SuccessFactors, Excel and Power BI.
• Advocate for PeopleService Now to support consistent service delivery.
• Maintain process documentation and knowledge resources for digital-first support.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes across People Services.
• Contribute to broader People Team initiatives and projects.

Skills

Payroll coordination

HRIS data management

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Digital tools

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Power BI

ServiceNow

Excel

Job description

Zespri is more than simply the world's single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand's best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.

He aha te mahi? What's the role?

We have an exciting opportunity for a People & Payroll Advisor to join our People Services team in Mount Maunganui on a 10 month fixed term contract . Sitting at the heart of the People Team, this role brings together payroll coordination, people data and operational people support to help deliver seamless experiences through the moments that matter for our people.

Reporting to the Payroll and Reporting Lead, this role coordinates payroll delivery through our external provider, ensures people data and reporting is accurate and accessible, and supports employee lifecycle activities in a clear, consistent and people-centred way. You will also play an important role in strengthening our digital-first approach by championing PeopleService Now, improving processes and helping make People Services simpler and easier to access.

While the initial focus will be supporting New Zealand payroll, people data and reporting, this role is part of a global People Services environment. As you become established in the role, there may also be opportunities to flex and support activity across other regions, where capacity and business needs align.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating payroll delivery through our external payroll provider, including resolving queries, completing reconciliations and supporting compliance activities.
• Maintaining accurate and compliant people and payroll information across our systems.
• Completing and validating employee data transactions, uploads and key information changes.
• Producing practical people reports and insights using SAP SuccessFactors, Excel and Power BI.
• Using and advocating for PeopleService Now to support consistent service delivery and employee self-service.
• Maintaining process documentation and knowledge resources that enable effective digital-first support.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and ways of working across People Services.
• Contributing to wider People Team initiatives, projects and transformation activities.

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused People or Payroll professional who enjoys bringing accuracy, structure and excellent service to everything you do. You are confident working with data and digital tools, build trusted relationships easily and take a practical, solutions-focused approach to resolving questions and improving processes.

You will bring:

• Strong payroll administration or coordination experience, ideally involving an external payroll provider.
• Experience using an HRIS to maintain employee data, produce reports and support people processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence analysing and presenting people data.
• A working understanding of relevant HR, payroll, employment, tax and privacy principles.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and time management skills.
• Clear communication, sound judgement and practical problem-solving capability.
• Digital curiosity and the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering a positive employee and leader experience.
• Comfortable working in a global environment and able to adapt your support across different regions, processes and stakeholder needs.
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Commerce or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience with SAP SuccessFactors, Power BI, ServiceNow or a similar case management platform would be a bonus.

Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 850+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of making it happen, creating real connections, and leaving a legacy. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.

• Competitive overall remuneration package.
• FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.
• Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
• Convenient Mount Maunganui office location, with free onsite parking.
• Your daily dose of Vitamin C with free kiwifruit!

At Zespri, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step to getting there. We want to attract a diverse range of people and encourage everyone from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process by reaching out to our Talent Acquisition team via email at [e-mail].