Payroll Officer - Australia & NZ

At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, & New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our team!

Effectively perform and manage all payroll related functions for the organization, ensuring that all employees are paid correctly and efficiently.

✅ Processing of fortnightly pays for all NZ employees and AU Payroll processing. 
✅ Preparation & Posting Bank & Payroll Journals on Business Central & SAP (Inducing Trial Balance Checks). 
✅ Maintenance & actioning emails from Payroll Inbox, IRD Portal Messages/Letters. 
✅ IRD PAYE Reconciliation and lodgment. 
✅ Updating New Hires, Cost Centre & any master files changes on Affinity Payroll System. 
✅ Timesheets processing each fortnight from UKG Time & Attendance System. 
✅ Reports to Management for Incentive Calculations (Monthly/Quarterly). 
✅ Ensure all payroll and personnel forms are completed and chase any missing information. 
✅ Preparation of Month End Reports. 
✅ Payroll Tax Reconciliation Preparation. 
✅ Respond promptly to payroll enquiries from employees/managers. 
✅ Terminate leavers off payroll system and archive appropriately. 
✅ Workers Compensation & ACC Queries, Filing certificates and managing payments and handling requests from GSA & WorkCover. 
✅ Preparation of Annual Wage estimates for Workers Comp Renewal. 
✅ Processing GOV PPL & Company paid parental leave top ups. 
✅ Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information. 
✅ Any ADHOC Duties/Reporting from time to time. 

✅ Systems Savvy & Good with Excel (Pivots and Vlookups). 
✅ Exposure or involvement in Systems Implementation or any payroll remediation projects. 
✅ Experience using Payroll/HRIS and T&A Systems. 
✅ NZ & AU Payroll Processing for at least 2-3 years for over 500 -700 employees. 
✅ Knowledge of awards, KiwiSaver, leave entitlements and superannuation. 
✅ Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy. 
✅ Ability to manage multiple payrolls and meet strict deadlines. 
✅ A proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.  
✅ Proficiency in Affinity, UKG and/or HiBob is highly advantageous. 

At LagardèreAWPL, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence. 

Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.

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