Payroll Team Lead

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About Us

Pact is a major provider of community, vocational and residential based intellectual disability, mental health and addictions services across Southland, Otago, West Coast, Upper South Island and the Lower North Island. Our team of passionate staff journey alongside individuals to support them in setting and achieving their goals. Our services provide a safe and positive environment where our clients are assisted to achieve maximum independence.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to lead our payroll function.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to lead our payroll function. In this full-time role (40 hours per week), you will oversee the end-to-end payroll process for our organisation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. You will also supervise one other payroll team member, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process the organisation’s payroll in accordance with relevant legislation and internal policies
• Support one payroll administrator, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Ensure compliance with tax, superannuation, and employment regulations
• Maintain accurate payroll records and reporting using Datapay and Humanforce
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders as needed
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive team culture
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that impacts our community
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Ongoing professional development and training

Ready to lead with purpose?

Apply now and help us continue to support our community with integrity and care.

About You

• Proven experience in payroll administration, with a strong understanding of NZ payroll legislation
• Previous leadership experience is desirable
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• A commitment to the values and mission of the not-for-profit sector