Payroll Officer Fixed Term Contract

5 months ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Harrison Grierson Full time

**About Harrison Grierson**

For almost 140 years, Harrison Grierson has been engineering the future of New Zealand and, through our many diverse projects, we continue to make our mark on tomorrow. We're recognised for our innovation, knowledge and outstanding client service, and for being a great place to work. Using the latest technologies and ideas, we shape new and sustainable environments, making life better for everyone. We have long standing clients and are of a size where we can take on the big projects whilst maintaining that personable feel.

We'd describe ourselves as determined, accountable and everything we do is done with integrity. Our clients are at the centre of what we do, we build a sound understanding of their needs and deliver creative solutions. It's fair to say that our exceptional people are at the heart of our success.

**About the role**

We're looking for a **Payroll Officer** to join our Finance team for a **6-month fixed term contract.** Based in our Auckland office, this role can be either full time or part time (30 hours p/w). Reporting to the Finance Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

- Process end-to-end payroll for 250+ employees which includes full-time, part-time and casual employees.
- Act as a liaison between the Finance team, People & Culture team, external payroll provider and the business to enable operational efficiencies to payroll processes and business operations across the business.
- Maintain and ensure people data is accurate, following up with individuals for information and ensuring timesheets are completed on time.
- Proactively analyse, identify, and respond to potential compliance/legal issues present in operational processes and make recommendations for improvement that meet relevant legislative requirements.
- Provide regular analysis and reporting on employee related data to support business decisions and ensure compliance with IRD filing and payroll-related legislation.
- Build strong key stakeholder relationships and manage any system queries, investigating and resolving issues that arise and following processes.
- Be involved with various payroll system and process improvement projects that may arise from time to time.

**Your skills and experience**
- 3+ years end-to-end payroll experience within similar size organisations (200+ employees).
- Strong knowledge of New Zealand legislation and statutory requirements.
- IRD & ACC knowledge.
- Technical competence and highly organised, you will have an analytical mind-set coupled with strong attention to detail.
- Enjoyment for taking ownership and demonstrating problem solving skills, assisting others, and working collaboratively, whilst building effective relationships.
- You will not shy away from taking initiative, completing tasks in a timely manner and working confidently with data to draw conclusions for reports and analysis.
- Report writing and making data meaningful for stakeholders, with a natural curiosity for trends etc.
- Strong problem solving capabilities and management of multiple, often competing, priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office and intermediate excel skills.
- Proficiency in payroll software (MYOB PayGlobal and Deltek experience is advantageous.)

**Why join HG?**

We're committed to investing in our people and empowering industry leaders; therefore, we will provide you with the support, learning, and development to help you grow and take the next step. We have a team-based culture set in a challenging and supportive work environment. Work life balance is something we pride ourselves on, so we have flexible hours to support you achieving that.
- Competitive salary + contemporary office space
- Chance to be involved in a wide range of projects
- Work within a diverse, inclusive and supportive team
- ProjectYOU; A project dedicated to your personal growth and career development
- Active Social Club and flexible working culture

**Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Harrison Grierson**

We believe in building strength through diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences. Our purpose is to create an inclusive and collaborative culture where everyone feels they belong, irrespective of race, gender, disability, culture, medical or any other qualities. We foster an environment where people are truly welcomed, respected, and valued for who they are, and where one can be themselves without the judgement of others based on qualities that may be different from others.

We are a proud founding partner of the Diversity Agenda Accord, which is focused on helping the engineering and architecture professions become more diverse and inclusive.
- Department
- Finance
- Locations
- Auckland

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