About the role:
Our client is a national organisation within the manufacturing industry who has a fantastic company culture and provide flexible working conditions. An opportunity as arisen for an experienced Payroll Officer to work on a 12 month FTC whilst the company is going through a system implementation project.
This is a hands-on payroll position within a large, growing organisation and will involve managing Australia and NZ payroll for approximately 220 employees. 

Your responsibilities include:

• Ensure payroll is processed in a timely and accurate manner 
• Coordinate, direct and control payroll preparation, processing and distribution
• Uphold high customer service standards and protocols across the business
• Develop strong internal and external relationships with key stakeholders (Executives, HR, Finance)
• Use your system experience to ensure staff are well trained and payroll systems are running at their best
• Identify process improvements and implement these changes using your strong system knowledge
• Ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time, and all payments comply with Australian & New Zealand taxation and employment laws.
• Reviewing and uploading time and attendance systems
• Responsible for all other payroll related items including correct leave provisioning (annual leave, long service leave, sick leave and rostered days off)

The successful candidate will have:  

• 5 years plus experience in payroll - this role would be suited towards a senior payroll officer looking to step up into a Payroll Manager/Standalone role 
• Experience with New Zealand payroll and a solid understanding of NZ legislation (including the Holidays Act) is essential due to its complexity.
• A hands on and proactive attitude to support the payroll function
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skill

How to apply
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