Payroll Technical and Compliance Specialist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; Sur place; NZD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Christchurch is seeking an experienced Payroll Technical and Compliance Specialist to provide technical expertise across payroll systems, configuration changes and legislative compliance. You will ensure payroll changes are thoroughly tested, validated and compliant, delivering accurate and timely payments.

You will lead testing, QA, data integrity across PSe, Leader and UKG Workforce Dimensions, support Holidays Act 2003 compliance, and train teams while

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll systems testing, data validation and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of holidays legislation (Holidays Act 2003) and related payroll compliance.
• Ability to analyse complex payroll data and resolve issues.

Responsabilités

• Provide assurance that payroll system configuration changes comply with employment, tax and payroll legislation.
• Oversee testing, QA and documentation validation for payroll system changes.
• Monitor payroll data integrity across PSe, Leader and Workforce Dimensions (WFD).
• Develop, review and validate payroll exception reports and pay-cycle checks.
• Ensure controls to minimise payroll errors, detect potential fraud and manage compliance risks.
• Support Holidays Act 2003 compliance reconciliations and explain outcomes to employees and payroll teams.
• Provide technical advice and resolve complex payroll system and data issues.
• Review payroll procedures and manuals and deliver training to strengthen team capability.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve system functionality.
• Liaise with system vendors and stakeholders to resolve issues and support ongoing improvements.

Connaissances

Payroll systems

Legislation knowledge

Data analysis

Testing & QA

Training delivery

Stakeholder management

Formation

Graduate or postgraduate IT-related qualification

Outils

AMS Leader Leave Manager

PSe

UKG Workforce Dimensions

Description du poste

Christchurch - Oxford Terrace Permanent full time working 40 hours per week

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

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Technical andCompliance Specialist to provide technical expertise and assurance acrosspayroll systems, configuration changes and legislative compliance.In this important role, you will ensure payroll systemchanges are thoroughly tested, validated and compliant with relevantlegislation, including the Holidays Act 2003 and other employment and taxrequirements. You will work closely with the Payroll Systems team and widerPeople and Culture (P&C) teams to maintain data integrity, strengthencontrols and ensure payroll processes deliver accurate and timely payments.As a subject matter expert, you will also support training,resolve complex payroll and system issues, contribute to projects and identifyopportunities to improve processes through automation and continuousimprovement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assurance that payroll system configuration changes comply with relevant employment, tax and payroll legislation.
• Oversee testing, quality assurance and documentation validation for payroll system changes, ensuring outcomes meet requirements before implementation.
• Monitor payroll data integrity across PSe, Leader and Workforce Dimensions (WFD), investigating discrepancies and addressing data anomalies.
• Develop, review and validate regular payroll exception reports and pay-cycle checks to identify errors, inconsistencies and potential risks.
• Ensure appropriate controls and checks are in place to minimise payroll errors, detect potential fraud and manage compliance risks.
• Support Holidays Act 2003 compliance reconciliations and explain outcomes to employees, managers and payroll teams.
• Provide technical advice and resolve complex payroll system and data issues.
• Review payroll procedures and manuals and deliver training to strengthen team capability and ensure consistent practices.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve system functionality and enhance the efficiency of payroll operations.
• Liaise with system vendors and relevant stakeholders to resolve issues and support ongoing system improvements.
• Provide specialist payroll advice and expertise to projects involving payroll systems, processes or data.
• Advise the Payroll and wider P&C teams on process changes arising from legislative updates and system enhancements.

About You

• You will be an experienced payroll professional with strongtechnical knowledge, a sound understanding of legislative compliance and theability to analyse complex system and data issues.
• You will be confidentworking with multiple stakeholders, providing clear advice and supporting teamsto achieve accurate, compliant payroll outcomes.
• A relevant graduate or postgraduate qualification in IT or a related discipline.
• At least five years' payroll experience within a large, complex payroll environment.
• A sound understanding of payroll legislation, including the Holidays Act 2003, Wages Protection Act, Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act, and KiwiSaver Act.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with payroll system testing, data validation, reconciliations and quality assurance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex payroll issues and identify practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical and legislative matters clearly to different audiences.
• A commitment to implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice.
• Experience with AMS Leader Leave Manager, PSe and UKG Workforce Dimensions would be advantageous.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

If you have any questionsabout the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy [e-mail] will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert