Payroll Associate

5 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Datacom Connect Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$80,000 per year

Position: Payroll Associate

Datacom Location: Wellington

Security Requirements: Citizens and Residents of NZ only.

Full Time, Fixed-Term Position.

Our Why

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people's lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow.

About the Role (Your Why)

The Payroll Associate is responsible for supporting the timely and accurate delivery of the payroll function.

What You'll Do

  • Process payroll for Datacom employees on the agreed basis, accurately and within a timely manner.
  • Update payroll information.
  • Resolve payroll discrepancies and managing enquiries.
  • Being actively involved in continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
  • Support with the preparation of standard and ad hoc reports.
  • Resolve payment errors in a timely manner.
  • Provide accurate and timely advice to management and staff, and are kept up to date with legislation, policy and system changes.
  • Help support the identification of process improvements, needs and priorities.

What You'll Bring

  • Understanding of relevant legislation and if applicable, award expectations, associated taxation and superannuation legislation compliance requirements and conditions of employment.
  • Understanding of the core principles of payroll end-to-end processes.
  • Understanding of company business requirements. Knowledge of various payroll software/methodologies.
  • 2+ years of payroll experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in effectively administering payroll.
  • Strong numeracy skills and an impeccable attention to detail.
  • Effective presentation skills with the ability to convey information across various levels.
  • Intermediate to advanced excel skills.

Why Join Us Here at Datacom?

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us.

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You'll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment.

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand's largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities.

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.

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