Senior Payroll Specialist

3 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Echelon Group Full time

Christchurch- No close date- Recruiting NowSign In
- Senior Payroll Specialist & HR Advisor- 32-40 Hours Per Week, Wigram Based, Free Parking
- Exceptional Work Environment & Team Culture
- Lunch and Morning Tea Provided Each Day

Lady Wigram Retirement Village is one of Christchurch’s most sophisticated aged care facilities. A vibrant and comforting village offering a prestigious living environment, Lady Wigram offers the best of both independent and supported living. Working as part of a small and friendly team, in a fantastic environment, you will get to make a difference to the people you come into contact with each day.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Senior Payroll Specialist & HR Advisor position is a busy and varied role offering plenty of autonomy. This is a multi-faceted business with a number of entities, as well as multiple contracts servicing each area, providing a wide range of tasks to keep things interesting.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

- Weekly payroll processing of approx. 200 employees using Ace Payroll and Humanforce
- Ensuring all payroll related tax obligations are met
- Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and implementing any changes as required
- Processing payroll journals using MYOB AccountRight and monthly reconciliations of payroll/tax accounts
- Managing staff records and ensuring payroll policies and procedures are up to date
- Provide HR advisory and support services to Managers and the Leadership team
- Generate employment contracts, process police checks, and ensure documentation complies with NZ employment law
- Take the lead on the research and implementation of a new payroll system
- Provide cover for the Finance Manager and Accounts Administrator where necessary

To be considered for this role, you will be experienced in managing the end-to-end payroll process and be up to date with all NZ legislation including the Holidays Act 2003. Experience working with different payroll software and exposure to systems implementations and upgrades would also be an advantage, along with experience using rostering and scheduling systems such as Humanforce. A high level of attention to detail, a continuous improvement mindset and can-do attitude to problem solving is required to make this role a success. Just as importantly though is your fit with the organisation. You will be empathetic, a team player and will have a positive attitude and warm personality. The is an exceptional working environment with a fantastic group of people.

**Kerri Jennings**

Mob: 021 308 628


  • Payroll Specialist

    2 months ago


    Christchurch, New Zealand Lumino the Dentists Full time

    Are you a seasoned Payroll Specialist seeking a fresh and dynamic career opportunity? If you have a fervor for payroll intricacies and a drive to innovate how we administer our workforce, we have an ideal position for you! At Lumino the Dentist, we're not merely seeking a Payroll Specialist; we're in search of a vibrant individual who can propel...

  • Payroll Specialist

    3 days ago


    Christchurch, New Zealand Lumino the Dentists Full time

    Are you a seasoned Payroll Specialist seeking a fresh and dynamic career opportunity? If you have a fervor for payroll intricacies and a drive to innovate how we administer our workforce, we have an ideal position for you! At Lumino the Dentist, we're not merely seeking a Payroll Specialist; we're in search of a vibrant individual who can propel...

  • Payroll Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Platinum Recruitment Limited Full time

    Challenging and varied work environment Permanent, fulltime, & Christchurch basedPlatinum Recruitment are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our clients team. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the Payroll Manager in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll is completed for...

  • Payroll Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Jade Software Full time

    **Payroll Specialist - Part-Time (0.6 FTE) People First. Live for the Future. Dare to be Different Our values underpin everything we do Christchurch based at our hybrid working HQ or remote locations in NZ will also be considered First rate benefits including health insurance for you and your immediate wh à nau, life & income protection, community connect...

  • Payroll Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Christchurch, New Zealand Seequent Full time

    **The Company** A better understanding of the Earth creates a better world for all. Seequent brings together industry-leading earth modelling, geo-data management, and team collaboration software. Because when everyone can see the full picture, they can make better decisions that benefit people and the planet. Every day, our customers in over 100...

  • Payroll Specialist

    4 weeks ago


    Christchurch, New Zealand Jade Software Full time

    **Payroll Specialist - Part-Time (0.6 FTE) - People First. Live for the Future. Dare to be Different - Our values underpin everything we do - Christchurch based at our hybrid working HQ or remote locations in NZ will also be considered - First rate benefits including health insurance for you and your immediate wh à nau, life & income protection, community...


  • Christchurch, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time

    Te Ratonga Pūmanawa Tangata |People and Culture Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand - Full-time at 37.5 hours per week - Permanent position - Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!_ - He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Mātanga Utu Kaimahi? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei._ One of our...


  • Christchurch, New Zealand Tait - New Zealand Full time

    **We Go Beyond for A Safer World** **Te Tūranga - The Role** We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Payroll Officer to join our Finance team on a fixed-term basis for one year. Based in our Christchurch head office and reporting to the Payroll Manager, this role will work on key Payroll projects, as well as provide support to the Payroll Manager on...


  • Christchurch, New Zealand Stellar Recruitment Full time

    Play an Important Role in The Entire Employee Life Cycle - 1-2 Days a Week WFH | Christchurch CBD Based | - 2-3 Years Payroll Experience a Must | Super Good Benefits **About Stellar**: Our values being **Greatness, Positivity and Leadership **define who we are and how we act, and we seek people who share in the same. **About the Role** This role will be...

  • Payroll Administrator

    4 weeks ago


    Christchurch, New Zealand Nurse Maude Full time

    Te Mahi/About the Position This part time role is involved in the preparation of fortnightly wages, salaries and associated allowances. You will also undertake a number of payroll administrative tasks and will deal with pay related queries. It is a busy role working in a small and focused team. He momo/About you Ideally you will have payroll experience...

  • Payroll Administrator

    4 weeks ago


    Christchurch, New Zealand Fulton Hogan Full time

    Job Posting End Date September 2, 2023 Job Location Christchurch **Job Description**: - We're all about Good Work_ You've probably seen us around - on the roads, building sites, and in cities, towns, and locations all over New Zealand. We build and maintain infrastructure that improves the quality of life across New Zealand and Australia. Everything,...

  • Data Analyst

    3 weeks ago


    Christchurch, New Zealand Sourced Full time

    Interesting project environment based in central city - Contract engagement within large corporate setting - HRIS/Payroll project with a focus on data analysis & wrangling - Interesting project environment based in central city - Contract engagement within large corporate setting - HRIS/Payroll project with a focus on data analysis & wrangling Seeking a...

  • Payroll Administrator

    2 weeks ago


    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Fulton Hogan Full time

    Job Posting End DateSeptember 2, 2023Job LocationChristchurchJob Description: We're all about Good Work_You've probably seen us around - on the roads, building sites, and in cities, towns, and locations all over New Zealand.We build and maintain infrastructure that improves the quality of life across New Zealand and Australia. Everything, from roads and...


  • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Stellar Recruitment Full time

    Contract Type: Full TimeLocation: NZ Canterbury South IslandIndustry:AccountingOur client BT Mining is New Zealand's largest specialist coal company, who produce over 2 million tonnes of coal each year and proudly employ over 550 people who live by thier company values:Be Safe | Be Accountable | Be a Team | Be RealAbout the RoleThis role will form part of...

  • Payroll Administrator

    2 weeks ago


    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Nurse Maude Full time

    Te Mahi/About the PositionThis part time role is involved in the preparation of fortnightly wages, salaries and associated allowances. You will also undertake a number of payroll administrative tasks and will deal with pay related queries. It is a busy role working in a small and focused team.He momo/About youIdeally you will have payroll experience working...


  • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Brannigans Full time

    12/4/202- Join our Flexible Workforce Fixed term and ongoing contract opportunities Christchurch Based with potential for Flexible optionsWe are seeking experienced Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialists to hit the ground running and join our team of flexible workers.If you are thinking about returning to the workforce, considering a change in direction...


  • Christchurch, New Zealand Brannigans Full time

    12/4/2023 - Join our Flexible Workforce! - Fixed term and ongoing contract opportunities - Christchurch Based - with potential for Flexible options We are seeking experienced Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialists to hit the ground running and join our team of flexible workers. If you are thinking about returning to the workforce, considering a change in...


  • Christchurch, New Zealand Sourced Full time

    3-6 month contract, hours to suit - Experience architecting HR and Payroll systems preferred - Community focussed organisation with a lot of change underway - 3-6 month contract, hours to suit - Experience architecting HR and Payroll systems preferred - Community focussed organisation with a lot of change underway **What our client can offer**: Our client...


  • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Sourced Full time

    3-6 month contract, hours to suit Experience architecting HR and Payroll systems preferred Community focussed organisation with a lot of change underway 36 month contract, hours to suit Experience architecting HR and Payroll systems preferred Community focussed organisation with a lot of change underwayWhat our client can offer:Our client is a large...


  • Christchurch, New Zealand Axsys Full time

    We’re MYOB, a business management platform designed to unleash the potential of businesses across Australia and New Zealand! As the #originalstartup, our roots are in finance and accounting software, but today we are so much more. We help our Aussie and Kiwi customers unleash their full potential, giving them the tools to Start, Survive and Succeed: all in...