Joblaze summary

The Payroll Officer at Halter is responsible for managing the entire payroll process, ensuring that team members across multiple countries are paid accurately and on time. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll compliance in New Zealand, Australia, the US, and Canada, along with meticulous attention to detail and discretion with sensitive information. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of payroll experience in a multi-country environment and should thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented company. Halter emphasizes a collaborative culture, making this position crucial for maintaining trust within the team.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 12, 2026. Last confirmed on Halter's careers page November 12, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Payroll Officer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Auckland, New Zealand.
How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Payroll Officer role.
Where is the role based?: Halter is hiring for this position in Auckland, New Zealand.
What seniority level is this role?: Halter targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Payroll Officer role at Halter.

From the original posting

About the role

We’re after a Payroll Officer to make sure every Halter team member is paid correctly, on time, every time. Reporting to the Financial Controller and working hand in hand with our People team, you’ll own payroll end to end for our teams in New Zealand, Australia, the US and Canada.

Payday is one of the few moments every single person at Halter feels the finance team’s work. Getting it right builds trust. Getting it wrong costs it, fast. This role is for someone who takes that personally, and who keeps confidential information exactly that.

What you'll own:

Owning every pay run from processing to sign-off, so everyone gets paid accurately and on time.
Managing payroll compliance across New Zealand, Australia, the US and Canada, covering tax, statutory deductions, retirement contributions and filings.
Calculating holiday pay, sick leave, parental leave and final pays correctly under the Holidays Act in New Zealand and local employment law in each other country.
Partnering with the People team to get starters, pay changes and leavers into the right pay run.
Being the go-to for pay questions, giving clear, friendly answers.
Managing payroll systems and local providers, checking outputs before payday.
Reconciling payroll to the ledger monthly and report costs to Finance.
Automating manual payroll steps while protecting accuracy.

What you'll bring:

At least 3 years running payroll end to end, including payroll across more than one country.
A strong working knowledge of New Zealand payroll (the Holidays Act, KiwiSaver and payday filing), plus hands-on experience in at least one of Australia, the US or Canada.
Meticulous accuracy. You check your own work before anyone else has to.
Absolute discretion with confidential information.
Clear, calm communication, including when the answer isn’t the one someone hoped for.
Solid Excel or Google Sheets skills.

Bonus points for:

Experience with Xero Payroll, iPayroll or a similar payroll system.
Experience across all four of New Zealand, Australia, the US and Canada.
Experience in a fast-growing company, where headcount and pay structures change quickly.
Experience using automation or AI to take manual work out of payroll.

How we’ll know you’re winning:

Every pay run is correct and on time.
Tax filings and deductions are filed and paid on time in every country.
Team members get quick, clear answers to pay questions.
Payroll reconciles to the ledger every month, with no open items carried forward.
You’ve removed at least one manual step from the payroll process.

Our Benefits:

Delicious snacks and drinks are available for your daily flow.
Healthy body, healthy mind. We're partnered with Southern Cross Health Insurance to support your well-being.
Our personal growth is important. Halter offers an annual $1000 self-development budget to be used for anything that fuels personal growth.
Our time to recharge is valued, we're offered wellness leave and unlimited paid annual leave.

Our Office First Approach

Humans are wired for connection. Being office first is a core pillar of our culture because in-person connections drive your growth, learning, impact, and relationships. Strong relationships make it easier to disagree, give feedback, and do meaningful work together.

We're office first, not office only. Working from the office is our default, but we flex when needed. We have a high-trust culture where everyone is trusted to do what's best for Halter.

Our office vibe is special, the high energy and spectacular people make work enjoyable. Your growth and impact are unlimited here, coming from solving problems, innovating, and constantly learning from each other.

Why our team loves working at Halter:

Work that genuinely matters. Every now and again a company comes along that transforms an entire industry and leaves the world in a better place. Our team gets to be part of something truly meaningful, helping farmers improve their livelihoods, spend more time with their families, and build more sustainable operations.

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