Payroll Advisor

Archway Recruitment; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Supportive team culture

Lower Hutt-based office

Process and system improvements

Strong reputation

Job summary

Archway Recruitment in Wellington is seeking an experienced Payroll Advisor for a part-time role with flexible, hybrid working. You will take ownership of payroll processes across weekly, fortnightly and monthly cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while complying with NZ legislation.

Collaborate with HR and Finance, manage payroll queries, maintain records, and drive continuous improvements. The successful candidate brings payroll experience in medium to large organisations, strong

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience in a medium to large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience using payroll systems and HRIS platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate payroll issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach and a continuous improvement mindset.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll cycles.
• Managing payroll queries and providing advice to employees and managers.
• Ensuring compliance with New Zealand employment and payroll legislation.
• Maintaining employee payroll records and system data integrity.
• Processing leave, deductions, allowances, and payroll adjustments.
• Supporting payroll reconciliations and reporting requirements.
• Identifying and implementing payroll process improvements.
• Assisting with payroll-related projects and system enhancements.

Skills

Payroll processing

NZ payroll legislation

HRIS platforms

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Tools

Payroll systems

HRIS

Job description

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Archway Recruitment – Wellington, North Island

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Payroll Advisor to join a well-established Lower Hutt organisation in a part-time capacity. This role offers genuine flexibility, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to take ownership of payroll processes while contributing to continuous improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering accurate and timely payroll services.

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Payroll Advisor to join a well-established Lower Hutt organisation in a part-time capacity. This role offers genuine flexibility, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to take ownership of payroll processes while contributing to continuous improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering accurate and timely payroll services.

About the Role You will be responsible for payroll processing and providing expert payroll support across the organisation. You will work closely with HR, Finance, and people leaders to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and organisational policies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Payroll processing across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll cycles
• Managing payroll queries and providing advice to employees and managers
• Ensuring compliance with New Zealand employment and payroll legislation
• Maintaining employee payroll records and system data integrity
• Processing leave, deductions, allowances, and payroll adjustments
• Supporting payroll reconciliations and reporting requirements
• Identifying and implementing payroll process improvements
• Assisting with payroll-related projects and system enhancements

About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous payroll experience, ideally in a medium to large organisation
• Strong understanding of New Zealand payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience using payroll systems and HRIS platforms
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate payroll issues
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach and a continuous improvement mindset
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Lower Hutt-based office, ideal for those who want to avoid travel into the CBD!
• Opportunity to contribute to process and system improvements
• Stable organisation with a strong reputation
• Competitive salary based on experience

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job.