Remote HRIS & Payroll Advisor - Flexible, Impactful

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Free on-site gym

Service holidays

Annual leave (4 weeks)

Job summary

NewZealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa is seeking an experienced HRIS and Payroll Advisor to manage end-to-end payroll processing and HRIS support for managers. The role offers flexible working up to two days from home and service leave provisions, with a focus on accurate payroll data and timely submission in a busy rostered environment.

You will contribute to reliable payroll services, stay compliant with Holidays Act, Income Tax Act and ACC, and work closely with the Team Leader

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience of computerised payroll processing (preferably PayGlobal) and knowledge of best practice payroll processes and operations.
• Experience in providing HRIS advice and support to managers, and an awareness of how their role contributes to an organisation achieving its outcomes.
• Ability to apply relevant legislation and organisational policy e.g Holidays Act, Income Tax Act, and ACC.
• Ability to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships with key stakeholders and managers.
• Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem‑solving skills including the ability to identify problems, mitigate risks and implement innovative solutions.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Intermediate level experience with Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing and maintain payroll data.
• Ensure timesheets are processed accurately and on time.
• Provide HRIS advice and support to managers.
• Work in a complex rostered environment and deliver trusted payroll services.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS advice

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Excel

Word

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

NewZealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa is seeking an experienced HRIS and Payroll Advisor to manage end-to-end payroll processing and HRIS support for managers. The role offers flexible working up to two days from home and service leave provisions, with a focus on accurate payroll data and timely submission in a busy rostered environment.

You will contribute to reliable payroll services, stay compliant with Holidays Act, Income Tax Act and ACC, and work closely with the Team Leader