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Senior Payroll Specialist

aroabio

Auckland, AKL, New Zealand Posted 30+ days ago
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At AROA, our people come to work every day with passion and ideas that fuel our business and go home knowing they have made a real difference in the lives of others. AROA, which is Maori for ‘understanding’, is proudly New Zealand born and based. We develop, manufacture, and export innovative wound care products, improving the lives of millions around the world by unlocking extraordinary outcomes for our patients. Our mission is to be the global leader in regenerative healing, making our products and services accessible to everybody.  About the Role: Reporting to the Associate Manager AP & Payroll, you will support end-to-end payroll activities across New Zealand and the US, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a high level of employee support. Key responsibilities include: * Manage NZ and US payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely delivery. * Maintain payroll data including starters, leavers, benefits, deductions, and leave. * Validate payroll inputs including timesheets, commissions, bonuses, and other payments. * Complete payroll reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and support month-end processes. * Partner with external payroll providers and PEO partners to ensure seamless payroll delivery. * Provide payroll support and advice to employees and managers. * Ensure compliance with NZ and US payroll legislation, policies, and best practice. * Support payroll reporting, audits, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Assist with Finance activities including payroll journals, reconciliations, accounts payable, expenses, and credit card administration when required.   About you: You are an experienced payroll professional with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement. You enjoy solving problems, building relationships, and working autonomously in a fast-paced environment. You will bring: * 5+ years’ payroll experience, ideally managing end-to-end payroll processes * Strong knowledge of NZ payroll legislation and payroll practices * US payroll experience is advantageous but not essential * Accounts Payable experience is advantageous but not essential * Experience with payroll systems, ERP platforms, and advanced Excel. * Experience managing multi-jurisdiction payroll (NZ/US) is advantageous. * Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving and organisational skills. * Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and build trusted relationships across the business. * A proactive and self-motivated approach.   Why Join AROA? At AROA NZ, we value our people and make sure working with us is rewarding, both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can enjoy as part of our team:   * Health & Wellbeing – Free on-site gym and fitness classes, plus an annual paid health and wellbeing allowance.  * Birthday Leave – A paid day off to celebrate your special day!  * GROW TOGETHER – AROA’s Employee Share Plan an opportunity for eligible employees to share in the success and future growth of AROA  * Social & Team Culture – Join a social club and enjoy team events and activities in a supportive, inclusive workplace.  * Career Growth & Impact – Be part of a mission-led company doing work that’s never been done before, with opportunities for learning, development, and real impact.  * Family-Friendly Benefits – Generous parental leave entitlements to support you and your loved ones.  * Sustainable Travel Support – Fareshare public transport subsidy, WorkRide program, onsite bike shed, and electric bike charging stations.  * Convenient Location – Free carparking onsite at our Airport Oaks sites with easy motorway access.

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