Payroll Support Officer

Platinum Recruitment is excited to be partnering with Timaru District Council to bring the role of Payroll Officer & Group Administrator to market.

**About Timaru District Council**:
The Timaru District Council (TDC) is a local government body that serves the Timaru District in the South Canterbury region. The council is responsible for providing a wide range of public services and amenities to the community, including water and wastewater services, road maintenance and construction, environmental management, parks and reserves, and recreational facilities.

The council also works to promote economic development, attract investment, and support local businesses. In addition, the council is responsible for planning and regulating land use and development in the district, and for ensuring that all activities comply with relevant laws and regulations. All employees at the TDC play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Timaru community and improving the quality of life for the district’s residents.

TDC are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and innovation, offering a supportive and flexible working environment, a competitive salary package, and opportunities for professional development.

**About the position**:
The Payroll Support Officer & Group Administrator is responsible for supporting the Payroll Officer in the delivery and operation of the computer payroll system, and timely and accurate payment of wages to employees.

The role will also provide administrative support to the Director Engagement and Culture, Wellness Advisor and Learning and Development Specialist.

The salary for the role is $53,931 to $63,448 and is based on skills and experience.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Support the Payroll Officer in the effective and efficient operation of the computer payroll system to ensure all processes are executed appropriately on a fortnightly rotation effective and efficient operation of the computer payroll system.
- Support the preparation of ACC and PAYE reconciliations and to ensure timely payment of these and IR file PAYE details.
- Help ensure timesheets and other records are processed appropriately and within the required deadlines to ensure staff are paid correctly in accordance with their contracts.
- Help ensure employee pay rates and allowances are in accordance with the relevant collective and individual employment contracts.
- Provide administration support as requested by the Director Engagement and Culture.

You will have a strong passion for numbers and payroll and have multiple years’ experience within a payroll or office management environment. Your integrity and conduct will align with the confidentiality needs of the role, and you will be a great team player. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to initiate and engage effectively at all levels, therefore you will be able to communicate in a trustworthy and professional manner.
- Relevant qualification in payroll, accounting, or business.
- 3+ years of payroll experience within a similar sized organisation.
- Strong knowledge and experience of relevant legislation including the Employment Relations Act 2000, Income Tax Act 2007 and Holidays Act 2003.
- Strong computer skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and effective use of research engines.
- Experience in Civica Authority software within a government environment is desirable, however, a strong aptitude to learn new systems is a must.
- A high level of honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and a trustworthy manner.
- Strong personal values that align with TDC’s COSI values (Customer Focus, One Team, Success and Integrity).

**The Process**:
If you are looking for a step up in your payroll career, we would like to hear from you
- Platinum Recruitment are proud to be a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and believe in equal opportunities for all and we actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes “Do workplace inclusion well and do well because of it”_