Payroll Technical and Compliance Specialist
Core
Ensure payroll system changes are tested, validated, and compliant with New Zealand legislation; maintain data integrity and resolve complex payroll issues.
Role type
Senior Payroll Technical and Compliance Specialist
Builds
Accurate, compliant payroll payments and data integrity across large-scale systems
Domain
Public sector healthcare (New Zealand)
Required skills
Payroll system configuration, legislative compliance analysis, data validation, exception reporting, fraud detection, process automation, stakeholder liaison, technical troubleshooting, training delivery
Preferred skills
AMS Leader Leave Manager, PSe, UKG Workforce Dimensions
Responsibilities
Provide assurance on payroll system configuration compliance; oversee testing and QA for system changes; monitor payroll data integrity; develop and validate exception reports; implement controls to minimize errors and detect fraud; support Holidays Act 2003 reconciliations; resolve complex payroll system and data issues; review procedures and deliver training; identify automation opportunities; liaise with system vendors; advise on legislative updates.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
