Senior Payroll Advisor
- Auckland
- Permanent
- Full-time
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 timelinessConduct payroll reconciliations, variance analysis and reportingEnsure compliance with New Zealand payroll legislation, including IRD, the Holidays Act, Wages Protection Act and PwC PoliciesPrepare payroll reports, dashboards and analytics for key stakeholders including Finance, P&C and wider stakeholdersSupport 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 employeesLead and mentor a team of Payroll Coordinators, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team capabilitiesNgā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experienceMinimum of 5 years' experience in a payroll role, with an emphasis on New Zealand payrollComprehensive understanding of NZ payroll legislation and compliance requirementsProficient in Microsoft Office, especially ExcelExcellent numerical and data entry skillsStrong analytical abilities to interpret and apply payroll-related regulation.High attention to detail and accuracyEffective communicator with strong interpersonal skillsAbility to work autonomously and collaboratively within a teamProactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvementTake ownership of self-development through on the job learning as well as formal training as requiredExperience with chris21 (highly desirable)Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZUnrivalled 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 childrenEnhanced 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?
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