Senior Payroll Advisor

Management Level

Job Description & Summary

Kia Ora,

It’s a great time to be joining PwC New Zealand - a community of solvers that lead with the heart and live by our values. Join us and make a meaningful impact while working with cutting-edge tech.

Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role
Are you an experienced payroll professional with expertise in New Zealand payroll practices? Join PwC as a Senior Payroll Advisor and play a crucial role in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services for our employees across New Zealand.

In this pivotal position, you will ensure that our payroll operations adhere to all legal, regulatory, and policy guidelines. As a subject matter expert, you will provide valuable guidance on complex payroll matters, collaborate closely with our People & Culture team, and mentor our payroll coordinators to ensure excellence in our payroll processes.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Administer and execute end-to-end processes for monthly payroll cycles ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Conduct payroll reconciliations, variance analysis and reporting

• Ensure compliance with New Zealand payroll legislation, including IRD, the Holidays Act, Wages Protection Act and PwC Policies

• Prepare payroll reports, dashboards and analytics for key stakeholders including Finance, P&C and wider stakeholders

• Support the ongoing enhancement and automation of payroll systems (Chris21 etc)

• Work closely with stakeholders in delivering timely and efficient responses to payroll related questions by employees

• Lead and mentor a team of Payroll Coordinators, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities
  

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a payroll role, with an emphasis on New Zealand payroll

• Comprehensive understanding of NZ payroll legislation and compliance requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

• Excellent numerical and data entry skills

• Strong analytical abilities to interpret and apply payroll-related regulation.

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team

• Proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement

• Take ownership of self-development through on the job learning as well as formal training as required

• Experience with chris21 (highly desirable)
  

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Unrivalled level of access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms, where you’ll be enabled by cutting-edge technology.

• PwC shows care to employees by providing life and income protection as part of our total remuneration package.

• PwC's paid parental leave applies to all parents regardless of gender, so all our employees can be involved with raising their children

• Enhanced leave capabilities - an opportunity to purchase additional leave and two staff recognition days available each year.

• Digital upskilling through our Digital Academy.
  

Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?
Hit the Apply Now button! If you still need some convincing and want to learn about how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html

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