Senior Payroll Specialist
Core
Specialist payroll expert ensuring accurate and timely payment for over 1,100 employees, including shift workers, while managing complex legislative compliance and system integrations.
Role type
Senior Payroll Specialist
Builds
Accurate payroll runs, compliant financial reporting, and integrated HRIS systems
Domain
Energy sector / New Zealand Payroll
Required skills
Payroll processing, HRIS system administration, New Zealand employment legislation, Payroll audit and reconciliation, Process improvement, Stakeholder advisory
Preferred skills
Dayforce aPay, Oracle, ACC claims processing, ERP integration support
Technologies
Dayforce aPay, Oracle
Responsibilities
Manage fortnightly and off-cycle payroll including employee changes and deductions; Provide payroll advice and resolve queries for employees and managers; Process ACC claims and reconcile payments to IRD and other external counterparties; Support general ledger reconciliations and year-end tax processes; Provide technical guidance for payroll system upgrades and integrations; Improve and document payroll processes and identify automation opportunities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
