Senior Payroll & HRIS Lead (Fixed Term)

Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing support

Council staff discounts

Learning and development programmes

Job summary

Wellington City Council is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant on a fixed-term basis through to 28 April 2028. You will lead end-to-end payroll within your portfolio, ensure timely and accurate payments, and support compliance and data integrity across kaimahi and CCOs.

The role offers opportunities to influence payroll systems, mentor staff, identify improvements, and stay updated with regulations. Flexible working options and an inclusive workplace are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll management at a senior level and strong understanding of payroll systems and regulations.
• Techone experience is desired but not compulsory as training can be provided.
• Extensive experience with payroll software and HRIS systems.
• Strong experience with payroll process improvement, system implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll concepts to non-specialists and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end payroll process within your portfolio, ensuring timely and accurate processing of salaries, and other benefits.
• Provide expert advice on payroll best practices and compliance with payroll regulations.
• Collaborate to resolve payroll issues, ensure smooth coordination between departments, and address any system or process-related challenges.
• Identify areas within HRIS that need improvement and assist in the management and implementation of payroll software and system updates, including configuration, testing, and user training if required.
• Ensure our CCOs are kept informed about the progress of each pay run and they get the respective reports they need.
• Ensure any issues with payroll processing are raised at the earliest convenience minimizing the impact on the pay periods.
• Create output files for desk banking, IRD, our vendors and the respective agencies.
• Prepare and support payroll audits, ensuring timely and accurate reports for internal and external audits, and addressing any audit findings.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within payroll processes, driving efficiency.
• Stay up to date on changes to regulations and advise on necessary policy adjustments or system updates.

Skills

Payroll management

Payroll systems

Regulations knowledge

HRIS experience

Process improvement

Data integrity

Communication

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll software

Job description

Wellington City Council is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant on a fixed-term basis through to 28 April 2028. You will lead end-to-end payroll within your portfolio, ensure timely and accurate payments, and support compliance and data integrity across kaimahi and CCOs.

The role offers opportunities to influence payroll systems, mentor staff, identify improvements, and stay updated with regulations. Flexible working options and an inclusive workplace are part of the package.