Mō mātou | About Us

At Linfox, we believe together, anything is possible. Our people are at the heart of our business, and our values of Loyalty, Integrity, Fairness and Trust underpin how we work and the relationships we build. Safety is central to everything we do, with a strong focus on creating a safe working environment for ourselves and others.

He angitūtanga | The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and shape the payroll function for Linfox New Zealand, while driving a key transformation initiative through the implementation of a new payroll system.

Based in Auckland and reporting to the General Manager Finance and Commercial, you will lead a team and take ownership of the effective delivery and ongoing development of the payroll function. This is a broad role spanning payroll operations, compliance, systems, reporting, process improvement and stakeholder support, with regular collaboration across Linfox New Zealand and with our Payroll and technology teams in Australia.

Ngā kawenga | What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, support and develop the payroll team, fostering a collaborative and service-focused environment.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, compliantly and on time, including associated statutory reporting and filing requirements.
• Partner with Finance to ensure payroll-related tax, legislative and audit requirements are met.
• Provide timely payroll advice, reporting and remuneration information to employees, managers and senior stakeholders.
• Interpret legislative changes impacting payroll and coordinate payroll system upgrades and solutions with software providers.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen systems and improve efficiency across the payroll function.

Ō pūkenga | What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will be an experienced payroll professional who brings strong technical knowledge alongside proven people leadership and stakeholder management capability. You'll be comfortable operating across both the operational and improvement aspects of payroll, with the judgement and initiative to work through complex issues and deliver quality outcomes.

You will bring:

• 10+ years' experience working within a payroll function, including experience in a medium-sized business of 500+ employees.
• Demonstrated managerial or supervisory experience across diverse teams.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll calculations, processing and applicable New Zealand employment legislation.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, supported by strong analytical skills.
• A tertiary qualification in management or accounting and industry accreditation in Payroll Management is highly regarded.
• Strong systems capability, including proficiency in SuccessFactors (EC/ECP) and Kronos, along with strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills, with a commitment to delivering a high level of customer service.
• Strong organization, initiative and the ability to consistently deliver to deadlines and high standards.

Te whakaurunga | Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Linfox is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can contribute and succeed. We value the different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds our people bring to our business.

He pai ki a koe? | Sound like you?

If you're an experienced payroll leader looking to take ownership of an important business function while developing a team and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the continued success of payroll at Linfox New Zealand.

Mōhiohio anō | Further Information

Applications close when a suitable candidate is identified. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and willing to undertake pre-employment checks as part of the recruitment process.

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