Payroll Administrator

**The Company**

Livingstone Building is a family-owned business, has expanded over 70+ years into a highly respected construction company, and have a strong presence in the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Taranaki. We have formed long lasting relationships with clients in the education, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and industrial sectors. With every project, we deliver innovation and excellence.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in constructing our clients award-winning buildings that will create positive impacts for generations.

T**he role**:
As a Payroll Administrator in our Finance team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll of our 200 - 250 employees weekly. This position requires great attention to detail, strong organisational skills and ability to work well under pressure.

**Broadly the responsibilities are**:

- Input and adjust payroll data as required according to time sheets, leave requests, and other statutory/voluntary deductions.
- Complete PAYE payday filing
- Follow-up outstanding timesheets as required.
- Ensure direct credit schedules and pay slips are prepared and distributed as required.
- Process staff ACC claims and maintain appropriate records.
- Ensure that the employee records are correct and up to date
- Provide information and advice on pay and related matters to managers and to staff seeking personal information
- Process and reconcile staff purchases
- Support the Accounts Payables team when needed, in checking and processing invoices

**You will have**:

- 2 years’ experience in processing Payroll
- Experience using IMS Payroll, iPayroll, Cost Con and/or Xero an advantage
- Sound knowledge of Employment Legislation
- Microsoft Excel to Intermediate/Advance level
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- A methodical and organised approach with good time management
- Good problem-solving skills

**What we offer**:

- Medical insurance (after 12 months employment)
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Career development and training opportunities
- A fun, passionate organisational culture
- On site Gym
- The opportunity to be part of a company who care about their people and want to see them develop and succeed.

**Only applicants living and working in New Zealand will be considered for this position.