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HR Transformation – Payroll Business Analyst

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi

With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.

Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity

Join our dynamic HR Transformation team in New Zealand, where we are dedicated to helping organisations transform their HR & People functions through innovative technology solutions.

• We are a growing and energised team. Joining now means being able to seize the opportunities that accompany that growth and shape the future of this fast-growing practice.
• You’ll work with people who inspire and bring out the best in you, develop new and different skillsets with access to the latest digital tools and technology platforms.
• You’ll experience our diverse and inclusive culture. We believe that only the highest-performing teams that maximise the power of different perspectives can succeed in this fast-changing environment.

We are looking for a Payroll Business Analyst to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional HR transformation services to our clients. As a Payroll Business Analyst, you will play a key role in implementing SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) solutions for our clients. You will engage in transformative HR/Payroll projects across diverse sectors, helping clients optimise their Payroll systems and elevate employee experiences. If you have day to day Payroll operations experience, or if you have experience working on Payroll technology implementations or upgrades either on the consulting or business side and are seeking a dynamic role with variety, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

This role can be performed from any of our EY offices across Aotearoa. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities

• Create innovative insights for clients, adapting methods and practices to fit project needs
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to gather and document business requirements, ensuring alignment between HR/Payroll and technical teams.
• Analyse and enhance HCM and Payroll systems and HR and Payroll processes to identify improvement opportunities and optimise service delivery models.
• Support program streams, including technical, functional, testing, change management, and training teams, by documenting processes and creating design specifications.
• Lead requirements gathering workshops and solution demonstrations, engaging stakeholders from operational teams to C-suite executives.

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

• A relevant Degree or Qualification in Business/Commerce, HR, HR Technology or Information Systems
• Experience working with different HR/Payroll systems (preferably SAP SuccessFactors) and HR/Payroll processes including process review, analysis and design
• Understanding of Payroll Technology related business challenges and how to improve people and business experience

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Experience in Workforce Management projects to enhance business functionality and overall performance
• Experience working in diverse team teams and/or project management activities on large projects
• Consulting experience desirable, including the ability to engage clients and colleagues at all levels and facilitate client discussions and workshops
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and relationships effectively.

Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +64 9 300 7044 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

He rourou kai kei ō ringa hei tākoha? Tēnā haria mai!

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today

EY | Building a better working world

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