Payroll Specialist
Core
Process payroll information, timesheets, and salary changes accurately while ensuring correct entitlements and legislative compliance for employees and Councillors.
Role type
Payroll Specialist
Builds
Monthly payroll reconciliations, PAYE and KiwiSaver payments, and year-end tax processes
Domain
Public sector / Payroll
Required skills
SAP Employee Central, payroll legislation, collective agreements, General Ledger reconciliation, PAYE and KiwiSaver compliance, external stakeholder liaison
Preferred skills
Problem-solving, service orientation
Technologies
SAP Employee Central
Responsibilities
Process payroll information, timesheets, and salary changes; ensure employees and Councillors receive correct entitlements; maintain accurate employee payroll records; apply collective agreements and legislation; complete monthly payroll reconciliations; manage PAYE and KiwiSaver payments; support year-end reconciliation; respond to payroll enquiries; liaise with external organizations; keep system settings updated.
Seniority
Individual Contributor