Judy Tran

Location: New Zealand
Employees: Under 2000

Role Overview:

Oversee NZ payroll to ensure compliance with legal requirements, including SOX audits and the NZ Holidays Act.

• Due diligence on all NZ acquisitions, ensuring payroll integration meets company standards.
• Interpret collective agreements and ensure adherence to current company policies.
• Process fortnightly and monthly pay runs using ADP Payroll.
• Conduct Kronos training sessions for all Branch Managers and stakeholders to ensure proper system use.
• Implement, configure, and maintain Kronos payroll system.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to employees and stakeholders on payroll-related matters.
• Generate internal and external payroll reports for all relevant stakeholders.
• Lead and manage the implementation of payroll projects, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Develop and build analytic reports for executives and management when required.
• Revise and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payroll processes to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Lead the global implementation of the new HRIS system (Workday) , coordinating across teams to ensure seamless integration into existing payroll systems.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and other departments to ensure Workday HRIS aligns with company needs and delivers on project milestones.
• Ensure ongoing system maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting to optimize the use of Workday across the organization.

Role Overview:

• Coordinated the payroll function to ensure timely and accurate processing, adhering to both the Holidays Act and the agreed collective agreement.
• Provided payroll and HR support to the business, including addressing queries on payroll, human resource issues, and relevant legislation.
• Conducted internal and external reporting to various departments, including analytic reporting for key business stakeholders.
• Performed redundancy calculations in line with the collective agreement.
• Generated Executive reporting for budget planning and calculation of total remuneration for employees.
• Offered payroll advice and guidance to employees, ensuring compliance with relevant payroll legislation.
• Processed weekly and monthly pay runs using MYOB Comacc, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Managed IRD filing and reconciled monthly schedules to ensure timely submission and compliance with tax regulations.
• Interpreted and ensured compliance with legislation, collective agreements , and corporate policies .
• Provided ongoing payroll advice and guidance to employees on payroll-related matters.
• Delivered internal and external reports to various departments and government agencies as required.
• Prepared and presented HR reports , ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Maintained accurate payroll records , guaranteeing compliance with statutory requirements.
• Built reports for executives and management , providing data for strategic decision-making (Analytic Reporting).

Payroll Coordinator | Carter Holt Harvey (Parent Company) Key Responsibilities:

Company Overview:
Carter Holt Harvey, a leading manufacturer and supplier in New Zealand, employing 1,500 people across 170 locations.

Role Overview:
Coordinated the payroll function for 1,500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing. Provided ongoing support to the business on payroll and HR-related matters, and managed internal/external reporting and legislative compliance.

• Maintained accurate payroll records for 1,500 employees across 170 locations.
• Prepared payroll from start to finish, using Chris21 , including new starters, terminations, redundancies , and adhoc reports .
• Managed timekeeping through Kronos , providing training and support to branch administrators.
• Completed NZ Quarterly Stats for all 170 locations, ensuring compliance with government regulations.
• Handled IRD filings , ensuring accurate tax submissions.
• Provided weekly calculations and reporting with Work Aon , ensuring accurate tracking of payroll data.
• Generated analytic reports for RANK (Executives) , supporting strategic decision-making.
• Responded to and resolved miscellaneous employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and HR policies.

Ensured compliance with payroll legislation , providing Branch Managers with relevant updates and guidance as needed.

Accounts Payable & Payroll Coordinator Key Responsibilities:

Role Overview:
Experienced finance professional responsible for managing supplier invoice processing and weekly pay runs for 1,000 employees. Proficient in using systems like Approval Plus and JD Edwards to manage invoices, match purchase orders, and process raw materials invoices while maintaining accurate inventory and accounting records. Skilled in handling 400-500 intercompany invoices per month, including FX conversions and reconciling $4 million in intercompany stock. Coordinated weekly and monthly payment runs, processed staff reimbursements, and provided ad-hoc reporting to support management. Expert in handling intercompany transactions and ensuring accurate payroll processing using Pay Global.

Payroll and Accounts Payable Coordinator Key Responsibilities:

Role Overview:
Responsible for coordinating both payroll and accounts payable functions, ensuring timely, accurate processing, and providing support on payroll and HR-related issues. Also handled internal/external reporting and balance reconciliations for month-end reporting.

Temporary/Contract Roles Key Responsibilities:

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Finance professional skilled in purchase order processing, overdue account management, staff reimbursements, and day-to-day bookkeeping. Experienced in preparing GST returns, reconciling bank statements, and ensuring financial accuracy through invoice processing and account reconciliation.

Role Overview:
Coordinated the payroll and accounts payable functions for 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Supported the Financial Controller by analyzing fluctuating expenses and monitoring trends to assist in financial decision-making.