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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 is responsible for delivering accurate, timely and compliant payroll services in a complex New Zealand environment.\nOperating within the Office of the CFO and Fonterra Service Hub, our payroll professionals work collaboratively to resolve complex issues, strengthen payroll capability and create a positive experience for employees and managers.\nAbout the Opportunity |Mō tēnei tūranga\nAs Senior Payroll Analyst, you will combine hands-on payroll processing with advanced technical expertise.\nYou will act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex payroll matters while continuing to support end-to-end payroll delivery. You will also coach Payroll Analysts, support systems and process changes, and help strengthen capability across the wider Payroll Services 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 pay runs and banking activities, ensuring complex transactions, calculations and adjustments are accurate and completed on time.\nInvestigate and resolve complex payroll, legislative, contractual, system and customer matters.\nProvide technical guidance and coaching to Payroll Analysts.\nSupport onboarding, knowledge sharing and cross-skilling across the payroll team.\nRun and monitor Kronos payroll integrations, troubleshoot failures and maintain system structures.\nComplete user acceptance testing and support payroll system, legislative and process changes.\nDeliver payroll reporting and third-party payments in line with governance requirements.\nIdentify payroll risks and support control, audit and compliance activities.\nContribute to continuous improvement opportunities across payroll processes and services. \nAbout You |Mōu\nYou will be an experienced payroll professional who enjoys solving complex problems, sharing knowledge and working collaboratively in a busy operational environment.\nThe ideal candidate will have:\nAt least two years’ payroll experience, with demonstrated depth in complex case work, calculations and remediation.\nStrong and current knowledge of New Zealand payroll and employment legislation.\nExperience interpreting collective agreements, individual employment agreements and P&C policies.\nAdvanced Kronos or time-and-attendance experience, including integrations, troubleshooting and structure management.\nStrong payroll and ERP systems experience, ideally including SAP, SuccessFactors, Kronos, ServiceNow or Oracle.\nProven coaching, mentoring or knowledge-sharing capability.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nHigh accuracy and sound judgement under pay run deadlines.\nExperience supporting UAT, payroll change or process improvement activity.\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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