Payroll Officer

Upper Hutt City Council; Upper Hutt; Híbrido; NZD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Upper Hutt City Council is seeking a Payroll Officer to join our dedicated team. You will assist the Payroll Team Leader in processing and operating our payroll system, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and timely settlement for staff.

We value a proactive, collaborative approach and offer hybrid working arrangements along with a range of community-focused benefits. Applicants must have NZ payroll experience and the right to work in New Zealand.

Qualificações

• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems.
• Proven experience in payroll and HR reporting.
• Sound knowledge of NZ payroll legislation and compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with initiative.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.

Responsabilidades

• Process payroll accurately, confidentially and on time.
• Maintain accurate payroll records for new starters and changes.
• Prepare payroll reports, leave liability information and Stats NZ reporting.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers.
• Collaborate with Payroll Team Leader, Finance, People and Capability, managers and employees to deliver payroll services.

Conhecimentos

HRIS experience

Payroll systems

Payroll reporting

NZ payroll knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Microsoft Office

Ferramentas

HRIS software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Do you want to be part of a dedicated team who are responsible for shaping the future of Upper Hutt?

Upper Hutt is recognised as a great place for families and for people who enjoy the best of our gorgeous natural environment. The team at Upper Hutt City Council work together to enhance the quality of life in Upper Hutt by providing leadership, support and services to our community.

A great opportunity is available to join a fast-paced, dynamic and supportive team as our Payroll Officer. This role will be primarily responsible for assisting the Payroll Team Leader in processing and operating our payroll system.

Key responsibilities in this role include:

• Process payroll accurately, confidentially and within required timeframes.
• Maintain accurate payroll records for new starters, employment changes and terminations.
• Prepare payroll reports, leave liability information, payroll costing data and Stats NZ reporting.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers in a professional, helpful and confidential manner.
• Work closely with the Payroll Team Leader, Finance, People and Capability, managers and employees to deliver an effective payroll service.

To be considered for this role we are ideally looking for:

• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems.
• Proven experience in payroll and HR reporting.
• Sound knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Shows initiative and has a team player attitude
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Working with the Upper Hutt City Council is a rewarding way to support the community, work with a great team. We do more than just pay you a salary, we have a range of great benefits to support you and offer flexibility for hybrid working.

We reserve the right to interview and select candidates prior to the closing date.

Please note, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Applications close at 4pm on the 30th of October 2026.