Payroll Officer

We are **EssilorLuxottica,** a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. We bring together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs. We craft exclusive eyewear brands **Ray-Ban, Oakley**, **Oliver Peoples, Persol, Costa** and more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as **Tiffany & Co, Burberry**, and **CHANEL** whilst our cutting-edge lenses **Varilux**and **Transitions** lead the industry in innovation. In **Australia**and** New Zealand,** we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands**:Sunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban**and **Laubman & Pank.**Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s _190,000 employees in 150 countries _work towards a common mission to help people _see more and be more._

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated **Payroll Officer** to join our team and be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing for **_New Zealand. _**Reporting to our Retail Payroll Manager you will facilitate timely resolutions of all payroll processing and will serve as a reliable point of contact for any payroll-related inquiries or concerns from employee’s whist having a thorough understanding of NZ payroll laws, regulations, and compliance standards is imperative.

**Requirements**for Success**
- **Comprehensive**New Zealand** Payroll Management**; guaranteeing precise and timely processing of payroll for employees across various states
- **Bonus Payment Administration**; managing bonus payments and adhering to company policies and guidelines
- **Payroll Reporting;** conducting detailed analysis to provide insights and support decision-making processes
- **New Starter Setup and Terminations**; seamless setup of new employees within the payroll system and executing terminations accurately
- **Liaison with Internal Management**; Effectively communicating with internal management to address inquiries related to payroll matters
- **Assistance with Month-End Processes**; contributing to the preparation and verification of reports and data, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- **Setup of Allowances and Deductions**; setup of various allowances and deductions within the payroll systems

**Skills & Experience**
- Experience in New Zealand Payroll with a comprehensive understanding of state-specific regulations
- Experience in payroll reporting, new starter setups, terminations, and allowance/deduction configurations
- Exceptional communication skills for effectively liaising with internal stakeholders
- Knowledge of rostering system Kronos (UKG) is a requirement
- Experience in assisting with month-end procedures in a payroll capacity
- Previous **SAP Payroll** experience is a must
- 2 consecutive years’ experience within payroll retail industry _highly _desirable

**Working at EssilorLuxottica**

A career with EssilorLuxottica will offer you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to develop your skills every day. Working within our head-office, you will enjoy:

- A generous yearly product allowance for you to spend across our portfolio of brands
- Global volunteering opportunities through our OneSight Foundation
- Wide range of career opportunities across the EssilorLuxottica network
- **This is a fully remote position**

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.

We value flexibility and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.