Payroll Officer

Tiakina te anamata, mā te tūhono i ngā tāngata me ngā wāhi o te inamata. Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today.

Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwi than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose which pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.

**Our Opportunnity**:
Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, you'll be part of a team of 3 processing end to end Payroll for over 1500 employees, ensuring optimal service delivery of the payroll and related HR services, risk management is achieved, and strong relationships are developed with employees and people leaders across Mercury.

This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant and forward-thinking team that embraces change and innovation and is always looking for new ways to improve processes.

**Flexible working**:

- this role currently works two days in the office and three days from home.

**Key accountabilities include**:

- Process and maintain fortnightly pay run of 1500+ employees
- Provide superb customer service to our internal and external stakeholders Proactively evaluate processes to improve and streamline with a view to enable greater data integrity and a simple employee experience.

**We are looking for**:

- At least 2 years experience of processing payroll for a large organisation
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Holidays Act and New Zealand employment law
- Accurate and efficient data entry skills with strong analytical, numerical and problem solving skills
- A strong working knowledge of the PayGlobal payroll technology is an advantage
- Strong customer service skills supported by the ability to communicate with all levels of staff professionally and clearly using appropriate mediums
- An inquiring mind and initiative to resolve problems
- Great communication skills, demonstrates customer service and works with a growth mindset

**Mercury offers (full benefits are listed on our Career Page)**:

- Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)
- $400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office
- A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
- Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
- The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providers
- Flexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern world
- Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
- Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programme
- Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet

Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 38560
- Posted
- 22 Jan 2025
- Closing
- 29 Jan 2025 17:00
- Location(s)
- Auckland
- Expertise
- Customer Experience (CX)
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full time