Location: Mount Wellington, Auckland
Job Type: Contract/Temp
Salary: $160,000 – $190,000 per year
Join a large national for-purpose organisation
Drive the integration of Payroll into the People Experience function
Fixed term to June 2027, with immediately available candidates preferred
About the role
This is a senior leadership role leading the People Experience Operations and Insights function in a not-for-profit environment. You will lead Talent Acquisition, Payroll, People Systems, Workforce Reporting and Analytics, Remuneration Frameworks, Job Evaluation and Policy Governance. Payroll is joining the function, so you will lead its integration and make sure service delivery stays strong through the change. You will report to the Group Chief People Officer, lead a team of 11-14 (3-4 direct reports), and provide strategic and operational advice that shapes the people strategy.
This is a fixed-term contract through to June 2027, and the client is ideally looking for someone who can start immediately. The role is listed as Mount Wellington, but the organisation has three office locations across Auckland and offers two days working from home each week.
Key responsibilities
Drive operational excellence across the employee lifecycle, from attraction and recruitment through to retention and workforce insights
Lead the integration of Payroll into the function, including service delivery, process alignment and continuous improvement
Provide strategic and operational advice to the Group Chief People Officer and contribute to developing and delivering the people strategy
Lead the remuneration framework, job evaluation and reward strategy, and chair the job evaluation committee
Own workforce reporting and analytics, and present trends, risks and opportunities to senior stakeholders
Champion process optimisation and data-informed decision-making
Manage people systems and lead continuous improvement of people processes
Build strong relationships with leaders across the organisation to understand and respond to evolving workforce needs
Lead and develop a high-performing team, and champion a culture of health, safety and wellbeing
About you
Proven change leadership experience, ideally in organisational transformation, service integration or process improvement
A strong HR Operations leadership background, including payroll management experience
Exceptional people leadership capability, with experience leading and developing high-performing teams
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, including at senior management level
Experience in reward and remuneration methodology
A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. HR, business, law, psychology) or commensurate work experience
Genuine commitment to inclusion, diversity and te Tiriti o Waitangi
A leader who can confidently navigate change while maintaining high-quality service and team engagement
To Apply
If this role sounds like the one for you, apply via the seek link now. Any questions please email anouk@grahamconsulting.co.nz
Please note that all applications are reviewed but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions about your application, please feel free to call or email the consultant whose details are listed on the advertisement.