• Auckland
• Full-time contract opportunity
• Chris21 experience mandatory
• 1 – 2 years experience working on Payroll

We are partnering with a leading New Zealand organisation within the science and environmental sector that is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join their People & Transformation team on a contract basis. This role is based in Auckland and offers a full-time working arrangement.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their payroll or HR career who enjoys working with data, thrives on accuracy, and values being part of a collaborative and evolving organisation. You will play a key role in supporting the payroll function by ensuring employee data is accurate, up to date, and compliant with legislative requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accurate employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, and contract changes
• Preparing data for payroll cycles (e.g. timesheets, leave records, pay updates)
• Validating payroll inputs and identifying discrepancies for escalation
• Supporting payroll processing through data collation and reporting
• Maintaining employee files and payroll documentation in line with compliance standards
• Assisting with leave balance checks, holiday pay queries, and standard calculations
• Generating payroll reports such as overtime, leave and hours summaries
• Supporting audit and year-end payroll activities
• Responding to employee payroll queries and escalating complex issues as required
• Contributing to process improvements, documentation, and system updates/testing.

This position does not process full payroll runs independently but plays a critical support role ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency across payroll operations.

About you:

• 1–2 years’ experience in payroll and/or HR administration
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Experience with payroll systems (Chris21 highly regarded)
• Intermediate Excel skills (sorting, filtering, formulas)
• Understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Team-oriented with a proactive, can-do attitude

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable payroll experience within a large, complex organisation undergoing significant transformation, while working alongside experienced payroll and HR professionals.

If you are a contractor looking for a full-time opportunity with strong exposure and impact, we would love to hear from you.

Contact: Nicolas.martinez@beyond.co.nz | 021 896 361 quoting job ref: 132553