Payroll Specialist

North Island - Northland Whangarei; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Whangarei is seeking a Payroll Specialist to deliver accurate, timely payroll services for staff in the Te Tai Tokerau region. You will work autonomously within the payroll team.

Based in Tohorā House, you will troubleshoot, implement changes, audit checks and document processes to ensure compliance with policies and employment legislation. A strong customer services background and experience with complex systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service background with emphasis on issue resolution and relationships.
• Practical experience in payroll or finance.
• Knowledge of pay-related employment legislation and best practice.
• Experience working with complex organisational systems.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time for staff.
• Troubleshoot payroll issues and implement changes.
• Audit checks and documentation of processes for compliance.
• Collaborate within a busy payroll team and share knowledge.

Skills

Customer service

Payroll experience

Employment legislation

Complex systems

MS Office

Job description

• Permanent full-time role working 40-hours per week
• Be part of a tightknit, supportive team environment

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The role of Payroll Specialist will be to work autonomously and within the payroll team to ensure a timely, efficient and accurate high-quality payroll service to the employees of Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau utilising knowledge of all payroll functions, Health New Zealand policies and legislative requirements.

You will proactively troubleshoot, implement changes, action audit checks and suggest improvements and work to share your knowledge in a busy team environment ensuring all processes are fully documented and audited at all times.

Based in Tohorā House our payroll team is responsible for the end-to-end Payroll process and processing of all remuneration entitlements and deductions due to staff in a timely and accurate manner. Our team is fast-paced and hardworking, while also valuing a positive, supportive team culture.

About you

• Strong customer services background with emphasis on issue resolution and building and managing professional relationships
• Practical experience in payroll or finance
• A working knowledge of pay related employment legislation and best practice
• Proven experience in working with complex organisational systems
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Applications i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WHA01738

Location:

North Island - Northland - Whangarei

Job type:

Expertise:

Non-clinical - Finance/Accounting - Finance / Accounting