Payroll Officer

Job title: Payroll Officer

Company: Madison Recruitment


Job description: Our North Shore client is a New Zealand-based organisation that provides support services for people managing their own disability funding. As the country’s first and leading host provider of Individualised Funding (IF), They empower individuals and families to have more choice and control over how their disability support is delivered. They offer tools, resources, and personalised assistance to help clients manage their funding efficiently and independently, supporting a more flexible and person-centred approach to care.We’re working alongside our client to find a fabulous Payroll Officer to support their high-volume, rolling fortnightly payroll operations. This role requires a deep understanding of New Zealand payroll legislation, advanced payroll processing and analysis skills, and the ability to mentor a payroll team. The successful candidate will contribute to ensuring payroll is accurate, compliant, and efficiently managed.This is a full-time role offering hybrid working arrangements (up to two days working from home) and a highly competitive remuneration package.Key Responsibilities (not limited to)Payroll Management:

• Support the end-to-end payroll process for clients, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with legal requirements
• Manage complex pay structures, including allowances, benefits, entitlements, bonuses, and overtime
• Provide guidance on technical payroll queries, including one-off or unusual processing requests
• Conduct regular payroll reviews to maintain consistency and identify any issues early
• Maintain clear records for manual calculations, adjustments, investigations, and review findings
• Ensure payroll practices meet all relevant New Zealand employment legislation, including the Employment Relations Act, Holidays Act, Wages Protection Act, and Minimum Wage Act
• Keep up to date with payroll-related legislative changes and ensure these are reflected in both payroll systems and internal processes
• Stay informed on payroll provider updates and ensure familiarity with relevant system features and changes
• Assist with the review and reconciliation of payroll reports used by management
• Investigate discrepancies and escalate any issues to the Team Leader, with a focus on solutions and continuous improvement

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 5 years of New Zealand payroll experience, within large organisations
• Strong understanding of New Zealand employment and payroll related legislation, and payroll best practices.
• Experience using a variety of payroll systems and interfaces (Datapay experience is a bonus!)
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• A curious thinker with well-developed analytical abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

The team has a great culture and consists of 8-10 people. They enjoy a supportive and social environment, with regular morning and afternoon teas, golf days, and celebrations to mark their successes.
If you are looking for a new challenge, please apply today with your up-to date CV and your cover letter.

Expected salary: $85000 – 90000 per year

Location: New Zealand

Job date: Sat, 10 May 2025 02:45:16 GMT

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