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About the Role
This role is for an experienced Payroll Specialist responsible for managing New Zealand payroll end-to-end, resolving issues, handling reconciliations and statutory requirements, and ensuring accurate and timely payments. The position also involves providing backup for Australian payroll during leave periods.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end New Zealand payroll
- Be the go-to expert for NZ payroll requirements and legislation
- Provide Australian payroll cover during periods of leave
- Support a complex retail workforce across multiple Modern Awards
- Work across UKG, payroll and other HR systems
- Use strong Excel skills for reconciliations, reporting and problem-solving
- Deliver responsive, high-quality service to employees, managers and HR
Requirements
- Strong end-to-end NZ payroll experience
- Sound knowledge of NZ payroll legislation, including the Holidays Act
- Experience with PAYE, KiwiSaver, ACC, leave, holiday pay and terminations
- Australian payroll experience, ideally within retail and/or multiple Modern Awards
- Strong systems capability, ideally including UKG
- Confident Excel skills (pivots and vlookups)
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and a genuine customer-service mindset
- Confidence working independently and taking ownership of payroll issues through to resolution
Skills
- UKG
- Excel
- PAYE
- KiwiSaver
- ACC
- Holidays Act
- Payroll legislation
- Reconciliations
- Reporting
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Customer service
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- 4 days per week in the office
- Work from home one day per week
- Flexible start and finish times
Experience Level
- Experienced
Benefits
- Flexible Working – Flexible start and finish times, with the opportunity to work from home, one day per week
- Staff Discounts – Get exclusive discounts on products in our stores + extra savings on water & hot beverages
- Career Development – We offer opportunities to upskill, take on new challenges and grow your career within our vibrant network
- Paid Parental Leave – We proudly support growing families with up to 18 weeks of employer-funded top-up paid parental leave scheme + additional personal leave entitlements
- Employee Referral Program – Refer your awesome network for a chance to receive a reward + go into the running to win an end-of-year bonus
- Wellbeing Leave – From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day
- Employee Assistance Program - Everyone has FREE access to TELUS Health – a 24/7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it
About the Company
- At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, & New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts.
- Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.
Equal Opportunity
- At LagardèreAWPL, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence.