Senior Payroll Controller - Complex, High-Volume NZ Payroll

CGR Services; Otago; On-site; NZD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff cafeteria

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks a Payroll Controller to ensure accurate and timely pay for 6,300+ Southern employees across Otago, Southland and surrounding regions. You will provide specialist payroll expertise within the national payroll service, manage complex processes, and ensure compliance with legislation and collective agreements.

You will join a team of 7 Payroll Officers and 3 Payroll Technical staff, focused on continuous improvement and a high-quality payroll experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years proven experience in payroll within a complex, high-volume environment.
• Experience interpreting employment and collective agreements.
• Strong knowledge applying New Zealand payroll legislation, including Holidays Act.
• Experience working with payroll systems and integrated workforce systems.
• Motivation, embracing change and customer-focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work self-directed within a small team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with and develop employees' skills around the use of new technology.
• Proven ability to foster collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure our people are paid accurately and on time.
• Provide specialist payroll expertise within the Southern payroll team.
• Manage complex payroll processes and support compliance with legislation and agreements.
• Maintain strong payroll controls and resolve complex payroll matters.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and partner with stakeholders to deliver high-quality payroll service.

Skills

Payroll management

NZ payroll legislation

Payroll systems

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

NZPPA or equivalent

Tools

Integrated workforce systems

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks a Payroll Controller to ensure accurate and timely pay for 6,300+ Southern employees across Otago, Southland and surrounding regions. You will provide specialist payroll expertise within the national payroll service, manage complex processes, and ensure compliance with legislation and collective agreements.

You will join a team of 7 Payroll Officers and 3 Payroll Technical staff, focused on continuous improvement and a high-quality payroll experience.