Senior Payroll Specialist

5 hours ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Te tūnga | The role
We've changed the way our payroll operates at ESR - Science & Research. We've recently implemented Workday and Datapay and now most of our payroll changes are automated into our payroll system. This has required a different way of working and we're looking for a tech savvy and experienced payroll practitioner who knows payroll inside out.
We have a permanent full-time role for a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our People Operations Team. You will be responsible for assisting in the operational delivery of an accurate and responsive payroll service to ESR and its employees that meets our contractual and legislative obligations. This includes processing and reviewing payroll transactions, complex calculations, peer review checking and some payroll reporting.
Kia angitu koe | About you

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Relevant prior experience in payroll in a similar sized organisation.
- Excellent attention to detail and curiosity to follow your instincts to identify potential issues
- The ability to work in an agile, small, and effective team.
- Knowledge and ability to use Datapay, and knowledge of Workday or other HRIS would be beneficial.
- Experience working with data integrations, using technology to drive automation, and a understanding of data relationships and dependencies.
- Experience with testing and implementing system change.
- A solid understanding of employment law relating to payroll processing, particularly the Holidays Act, Parental Leave Employment Protection Act, and Wages Protection Act.
- Experience with Excel and other Microsoft and reporting tools to an advanced level.

It often goes without saying, but confidentiality is of utmost importance to us here at ESR.
Ngā painga | The benefits ESR provide an excellent environment for fostering and developing our people in a values-driven, flexible and ever evolving landscape. We are leaders in our field and our laboratory facilities are second to none. We offer diverse benefits including flexible working options that support everyone's lifestyle in balance with their work commitments. This role will require you to be in the office at least 2 days per week, with flexible and remote working on other days.
Our people gain value from other benefits such as job-related learning and development opportunities, access to employee health schemes, social events and wellbeing initiatives.
Please note the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment drug-screen and police records check as conditions of employment.



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