Payroll Advisor

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers across Auckland | Tamaki Makaurau, Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara and the South Island | Te Waipounamu is internationally recognised for thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.

We work on New Zealand's most significant and highly complex transactions, many of which have cross-border considerations. This includes transactions for major corporates, government projects of national significance, and key infrastructure projects to help shape Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our national Business Services team supports the day-to-day operation of the firm across a broad range of areas including, marketing, communication, business development and client experience; IT; finance and business analysis; human resources; research, knowledge management and legal support; hospitality and events; reception and general business support.

Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Mahirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Advisor to join our high-performing and collaborative HR team in Auckland on a permanent basis.

In the Payroll Advisor role you will:

1. Provide accurate and timely payroll and benefits service to our employees.
2. Work collaboratively with the HR and Finance teams to deliver payroll in line with our processes and procedures.
3. Respond to payroll queries and deliver effective and efficient management and resolution of payroll requests.
4. Support key HR processes, e.g. annual salary review, administrating leave during the Christmas shutdown period, administrating extended hours, etc.
5. Lead maintenance of all employee information in BambooHR and Datapay.
6. Manage onboarding and offboarding of employees.
7. Complete regular and ad hoc reporting.
8. Provide back up for the HR Coordinator role as required.
9. Assist the HR team with projects.

About you

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious and energetic team and are interested in managing an end-to-end national payroll service, we would like to hear from you. The successful candidate will have:

1. A minimum of 3 years' experience in a payroll role in New Zealand.
2. A comprehensive understanding of New Zealand payroll legislation (Holidays Act 2023, Wages Protection Act 1983, etc.).
3. Proficiency in payroll systems, ideally Datapay, and advanced MS Excel skills.
4. High attention to detail.
5. Strong multitasking skills and ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
6. Exceptional customer service skills.
7. 'Can do' attitude, desire to go the extra mile, be flexible and work collaboratively across teams.

Benefits

Some of our employee benefits include:

1. Competitive remuneration package.
2. Support, coaching, and considered training and development programmes.
3. Annual wellness subsidy, phone allowance, and talent referral bonus incentives.
4. Team charity days, sports days, firm social events, and regular team events.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.

For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this role please email our HR Manager, Dana Uzun.

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone. Please click here for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact – our 2024 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firm's progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand. You can read our 2024 report, 'Contributing to Aotearoa New Zealand | Te Whai Koha ki Aotearoa' here.