Payroll Specialist Full-time Job

Key points

- **Manage the end to end payroll function across multiple entities** - **Amazing culture, hybrid working** - **Listed company based on the North Shore**

Job responsibilities

- **Process and manage the group's end-to-end payroll function using a computer system to ensure accurate and timely payments.** - **Gather and validate information on hours worked, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll data.** - **Calculate payroll, including tax and benefit payments, ensuring compliance with New Zealand payroll regulations.** - **Prepare and execute pay orders via electronic systems or distribute paychecks as required.** - **Act as the primary point of contact for managers and employees regarding payroll and leave-related queries, offering expert advice and support.** - **Address and resolve payroll issues promptly and professionally.** - **Process tax obligations (PAYE, KiwiSaver, etc.) and employee benefits accurately and in a timely manner.** - **Maintain personnel files and ensure confidentiality of employee information.** - **Monitor and report on excessive leave and leave accumulation, alerting managers as needed.** - **Administer long-service rewards, including reminding managers of upcoming work anniversaries.**

Qualifications

- **Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll in New Zealand.** - **Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax obligations, and employee benefits.** - **Proficiency in payroll software and advanced Excel skills.** - **Experience with Xero system essential.** - **Experience using Smartly system desired.** - **Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.** - **Strong communication and interpersonal skills to handle queries and provide advice.** - **Ability to manage deadlines and handle confidential information with integrity.** - **Strong time management skills.**

How to apply

- **If this opportunity sounds like it might be the right opportunity for you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the information below, or apply directly (no cover-letter needed).** - **Recruitment Manager - Laura.sanford-scutt@robertwalters.co.nz** - **Associate Consultant - Georgia.waters@robertwalters.co.nz** - **Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Georgie Waters on +64 9 374 7300.** - **Location: Auckland** - **Send your resume and cover letter to Laura.sanford-scutt@robertwalters.co.nz**