HR and Payroll Administrator (Part-time)

Madison Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Three-day work week

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Madison Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator for a 6–8 week, part-time assignment in Christchurch. The role covers end-to-end payroll for about 85 staff and hands-on HR administration across the business.

You’ll work 24 hours weekly, with Monday as a fixed payroll day, and use PayHero and SharePoint to manage records and documentation. The ideal candidate has proven payroll and HR admin experience, strong organisation, and the ability to work autonomously in a busy

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR administration and payroll processing.
• Experience managing payroll for ~85 employees.
• Experience using PayHero or a similar payroll system.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience using SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Simpro is advantageous; willing to learn other systems.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing for approximately 85 employees.
• Managing payroll for hourly paid and salaried staff.
• Maintaining payroll records and processing changes.
• Responding to payroll queries and ensuring timely payments.
• Preparing employment agreements and HR documentation.
• Maintaining employee records and HR documentation.
• Supporting HR administration and compliance; managing SharePoint.
• Collaborating with HR to support processes.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll processing

PayHero

SharePoint

Simpro (advantageous)

Stakeholder management

Autonomous work

Tools

Payroll system (PayHero)

Job description

HR and Payroll Administrator (Part-time)

We are seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator to support both payroll and day-to‑day HR administration within a busy and supportive environment. This is a 6 – 8 week assignment.

This position will work 24 hours per week across three days, with Monday being a mandatory 8-hour workday to ensure payroll deadlines are met.

About the Role

Reporting to the HR team, you will be responsible for processing payroll and providing general HR administrative support across the business. We are looking for someone who can confidently step into the role and keep things running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• End-to-end payroll processing for approximately 85 employees
• Managing payroll for both hourly paid and salaried employees
• Maintaining employee payroll records and processing payroll changes
• Responding to payroll queries and ensuring accurate and timely payments
• Using PayHero for payroll administration

Human Resources

• Preparing employment agreements and contract documentation
• Drafting and issuing HR correspondence, including variation letters and other employment-related communications
• Responding to general employee HR enquiries
• Maintaining employee records and HR documentation
• Supporting HR administration processes and compliance requirements
• Managing documentation through SharePoint and associated systems

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in both HR administration and payroll processing
• Experience managing payroll for a workforce of around 85 employees
• Experience using PayHero or a similar payroll system
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience using SharePoint
• Experience with Simpro would be advantageous; however, candidates with experience using other systems and a willingness to learn will also be considered
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

What’s on Offer?

• Flexible part-time arrangement of 24 hours per week
• Three-day work week, with Monday required for payroll processing
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Competitive hourly rate