Project Manager - Payroll

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

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 an experienced Project Manager – Payroll to lead the delivery of payroll-focused technology initiatives, ensuring alignment to business objectives and successful outcomes. This role is accountable for end-to-end project delivery, including planning, governance, execution and risk management across payroll and related system implementations, working closely with stakeholders and project teams within complex, technology-enabled environments.

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

As our Project Manager – Payroll, you will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of payroll-related technology projects. You will:

• Manage technology and payroll projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines and budgets, monitoring progress against agreed milestones
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, requirements and deliverables
• Identify, track and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across project teams and stakeholders
• Provide regular project updates, status reports and insights to senior management and stakeholders
• Ensure delivery adheres to EY project management methodologies and best practice standards

Ngā Pūkenga |Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrated experience managing technical projects using Agile, Scrum and Kanban methodologies
• Strong working knowledge of project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps and MS Project
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience delivering payroll projects or payroll-related system implementations
• High-level understanding of IT systems, including platforms such as SAP / ERP solutions, Microsoft technologies, ServiceNow and Salesforce / CRM

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 working on SAP or similar ERP implementations, ideally within a payroll context
• Awareness of emerging technologies, including AI and data-driven solutions
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or Certified ScrumMaster are highly regarded

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.

• 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 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 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 

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. 

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