Senior Payroll Lead - End-to-End NZ Compliance

Fletcher Building; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Building is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Partner in Auckland. You will own end-to-end payroll processing and guide Payroll Partners, ensuring accurate, compliant and on-time pay runs for a large workforce.

You will collaborate with People & Performance and Finance, navigate NZ employment law and Holidays Act requirements, and drive continuous improvements across payroll processes in a high-volume environment. This role emphasizes accuracy, service, and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a high-volume payroll environment in New Zealand.
• Strong knowledge of NZ employment legislation and the Holidays Act.
• Experience interpreting Collective and Individual Employment agreements.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring pay runs are accurate and timely.
• Mentor Payroll Partners in day-to-day payroll activities.
• Collaborate with time and attendance systems, advise on pay rules and test changes.
• Maintain employee data and ensure payroll information is secure and accurate.
• Process payroll-related payments, deductions and KiwiSaver contributions.
• Perform month-end reconciliations, payroll reporting and year-end activities.
• Ensure payroll compliance across tax obligations, entitlements, Holidays Act requirements and controls.
• Resolve payroll queries professionally and promptly.
• Build relationships with People & Performance, Finance, FletcherTech and stakeholders to deliver great outcomes.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and contribute to payroll projects and improvements.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

NZ payroll legislation

Holidays Act

Stakeholder management

Leadership/mentoring

Education

NZ Payroll Certification (optional)

Job description

Fletcher Building is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Partner in Auckland. You will own end-to-end payroll processing and guide Payroll Partners, ensuring accurate, compliant and on-time pay runs for a large workforce.

You will collaborate with People & Performance and Finance, navigate NZ employment law and Holidays Act requirements, and drive continuous improvements across payroll processes in a high-volume environment. This role emphasizes accuracy, service, and stakeholder collaboration.