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Accounting, Finance & Financial Services

Principal Advisor Payroll Systems Specialist

Job Title: Principal Advisor Payroll Systems Specialist
Contract Type: Permanent Recruitment
Location: Wellington
Specialisation:
REF: 132102
Contact Details: Sarsha Sooriah
Contact Email: sarsha.sooriah@beyond.co.nz
Job Published: 4 days ago

A senior opportunity has been created for an experienced Principal Advisor – Payroll Systems Specialist to act as the organisation’s subject matter expert across payroll operations and HR systems.

This role combines strategic advisory leadership with deep technical expertise, with a strong focus on SuccessFactors and employee self-service platforms. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across People Services, Finance and IT, providing guidance on complex payroll matters and leading system optimisation and transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the senior escalation point for complex payroll and legislative matters (tax, superannuation, leave, compliance)

  • Strategic ownership and oversight of payroll systems and HR technology platforms

  • Lead system enhancements, upgrades, integrations and large-scale change initiatives

  • Drive payroll and HR data governance, reporting and insights

  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring and capability uplift

About You:

  • Extensive payroll systems experience in a large, complex organisation

  • Expert-level SuccessFactors experience

  • Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, risk and governance

  • Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on technical levels

  • Confident engaging senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes

This is a high-impact role for a senior payroll systems specialist looking to make a meaningful contribution in a complex environment.

If that sounds like you, then please apply below, or email sarsha.sooriah@beyond.co.nz

Job Ref: 132102