Payroll Officer Fixed Term

Auckland One Rail; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Train Travel

Train Travel Discount

NZ Railways Trust Membership

Job summary

Auckland One Rail is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our People & Culture team on a fixed-term contract through to 31 December 2026. You will deliver accurate and timely payroll processing across the organisation while providing excellent service to internal stakeholders.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will input payroll data, load changes, maintain employee records, interpret employment terms and payroll legislation, and assist with payroll reports and system updates to

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll experience.
• Experience with Chris21/i-chris payroll systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience in a unionised environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Accurate inputs and extracts of payroll data as required.
• Load new starters and changes into payroll portal.
• Process payroll transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain payroll records and employee data.
• Interpret employment agreements and payroll terms.
• Prepare payroll reports and support management with payroll data.
• Assist with payroll system updates and process improvements.
• Respond to payroll enquiries with excellent service.
• Support payroll compliance and administration activities.
• Meet critical payroll deadlines within the People & Culture team.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Deadline driven

Confidentiality

Tools

Chris21 / i-chris

Job description

Auckland One Rail (AOR) is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our People & Culture team on a fixed-term contract through to 31 December 2026. This opportunity has arisen to support the business following a team transition and ensure continuity of payroll services.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely payroll processing across the organisation while providing excellent service to internal stakeholders.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Accurate inputs and extracts of payroll data where required.
• Loading new starters and people changes into payroll portal
• Processing payroll transactions accurately and efficiently
• Maintaining payroll records and employee data
• Interpreting employment agreements, contractual terms, and payroll legislation
• Preparing payroll reports and supporting management with payroll-related data
• Assisting with payroll system updates and process improvements
• Responding to payroll enquiries and providing exceptional customer service
• Supporting payroll compliance and administration activities
• Working collaboratively within the People & Culture team to meet critical payroll deadlines

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 3-5 years' payroll experience
• Experience using Chris21/i-chris or similar payroll systems
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and employment agreements
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information
• Experience in a unionised environment will be highly regarded

• Free Train Travel: Enjoy complimentary train travel on Auckland passenger trains.
• Travel Discount: Nominate a person and up to 3 dependents for train travel discounts.
• NZ Railways Trust Membership: Benefit from discounted holiday accommodation and medical perks.