Strategic Payroll Leader | Flexible Work & Growth

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Parental leave increase

Volunteer leave

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager in Auckland. You will lead end-to-end payroll for a large-scale operation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of payroll services.

You will drive process improvements, partner with internal stakeholders to provide strategic payroll insights, and coach a high-performing team to deliver exceptional results. Flexible working arrangements are offered to support your lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end‑to‑end payroll for large operations.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and payroll regulations.
• Proven track record in process optimization and system improvement.
• Ability to partner with internal stakeholders and provide strategic insights.
• Experience coaching and developing high-performing payroll teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate, timely payroll processing across the business.
• Ensure compliance with payroll-related legislation and tax requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across payroll systems and processes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver strategic payroll insights.
• Build and develop a capable payroll team through coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Payroll management

Leadership

Process improvement

Workday & Datapay

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Workday

Datapay

Job description

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager in Auckland. You will lead end-to-end payroll for a large-scale operation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of payroll services.

You will drive process improvements, partner with internal stakeholders to provide strategic payroll insights, and coach a high-performing team to deliver exceptional results. Flexible working arrangements are offered to support your lifestyle.