Senior Payroll Partner - - 42263 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to step into a senior role within one of New Zealand’s largest and most diverse employers? Fletcher Building is seeking a highly capable Senior Payroll Partner to join our Payroll team and play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant, and customer-focused payroll services across the business.

About the role

As a Senior Payroll Partner, you will take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of payroll services, ensuring employees across our business are paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance with employment legislation and internal controls.

You will be the go-to expert for day-to-day payroll operations, supporting payroll partners, collaborating with key stakeholders, and ensuring payroll processes run smoothly and efficiently.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume and compliant environment and enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional service.

What you’ll be doing

Managing the complete payroll cycle and ensuring each pay run is delivered accurately and on schedule
Maintaining employee data and ensuring data integrity across payroll and time & attendance systems
Working closely with the T&A systems team to ensure pay rules, updates, and system changes are robust and tested
Managing standard payroll reporting, month-end tasks, EMS/PAYE filing, and year-end reconciliation activities
Monitoring compliance with CEAs/IEAs, Holidays Act requirements, tax, superannuation, and other statutory obligations
Triaging and resolving payroll queries promptly, escalating when appropriate
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Finance, People & Performance, Business Units, and Group Technology
Championing a high level of customer service and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Supporting safety and well-being by modelling safe work practices

About you

5+ years’ payroll experience within large, complex NZ environments, preferably Chris 21 system knowledge
Strong working knowledge of NZ employment legislation and the Holidays Act
Experience working with collective and individual employment agreements
Ability to perform off-system calculations to validate payroll outcomes
Strong understanding of compliance and internal controls within payroll processes
Excellent communication skills and the ability to advise stakeholders confidently
High attention to detail, strong numerical skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines
Customer-focused mindset and the ability to build trusted relationships
Self-motivation and the ability to work independently when required

About us

At Fletcher Building, you will join a supportive, collaborative payroll team operating at scale across a diverse portfolio of businesses. We offer:

Opportunities for development and career progression
Access to a range of Fletcher Building employee benefits and discounts
A values-driven culture that prioritises safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement

Ready to join us?

If you’re a skilled payroll professional looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a large organisation where your work has real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Click APPLY NOW!