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Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.\nAbout us |He kupu mō mātou\nFonterra’s Payroll Services team supports our people through accurate, timely and compliant payroll delivery. Working within the Office of the CFO and Fonterra Service Hub, the team operates in a large, complex environment where accuracy, customer service and collaboration are essential.\nAbout the Opportunity |Mō tēnei tūranga\nAs a Payroll Analyst, you will support accurate and on-time payroll processing while providing a responsive service to employees, managers and business partners.\nYou will manage a range of payroll transactions and queries, apply New Zealand payroll legislation and employment agreement requirements, and work closely with experienced payroll colleagues to resolve issues and meet pay run deadlines.\nWe have three opportunities available for Payroll Analysts to join our New Zealand payroll team.\nThis is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in either Auckland or Hamilton, providing flexibility around where you join our Payroll Services team.\nA few areas of focus will be to:\nProcess end-to-end payroll activities, including employee changes, timesheets, allowances, deductions, terminations and adjustments.\nReview payroll inputs and exceptions to ensure they are accurate and ready for processing.Respond to employee and manager payroll queries, resolving routine matters and escalating complex cases appropriately.\nApply New Zealand payroll legislation, collective agreements, individual employment agreements and P&C policies accurately.\nMaintain payroll and time-and-attendance records and resolve routine system or integration exceptions.\nPrepare standard payroll reports and third-party payments for review.\nSupport payroll testing and system, legislative or process changes.\nFollow payroll controls and audit requirements, identifying errors and risks early.\nContribute ideas that improve payroll processes, service quality and the employee experience. \nAbout You |Mōu\nYou will bring strong attention to detail, a customer-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.\nThe ideal candidate will have:\nAt least one year of payroll experience or strong transactional payroll exposure within a high-volume environment.\nWorking knowledge of New Zealand payroll and employment legislation.\nExperience interpreting employment agreements, policies or payroll rules.\nExperience using payroll, ERP or time-and-attendance systems. Exposure to SAP, SuccessFactors, Kronos, ServiceNow or Oracle would be advantageous.\nConfidence investigating payroll queries, discrepancies and system exceptions.\nStrong customer service and communication skills.\nHigh accuracy, good time management and the ability to work effectively through peak pay run periods.\nSound Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data.\nOur Values |Ngā Aura\nAt Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone - no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz\nOur Commitment to You | Tā mātou oati\nWe care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:\nFair and equitable pay\nHealth and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)\nProfessional development opportunities\nCareer growth support\nWork-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)\nEmployee recognition\nSupport for community involvement and cultural connection\nTo learn more, visit Fonterra Careers\nA Career of Opportunities |Ngā Mahi\nAt Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.\nJoin Us |Tātou Tātou\nDoes this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.\nYou, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.\nTogether, we're shaping a future of inclusion | He Wāhi mō te Katoa\nInclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation.\nWe welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions).\nEven if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth.\nIf you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. 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