Senior Payroll Advisor

Overview Fulltime role with hybrid working arrangements. Fixed term/secondment role available until July 2027. Wellington based only. If you are a Senior payroll advisor who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, we would love to hear from you! Mō mātou | About us Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values: We put Tamariki first We believe Aroha is vital We respect the Mana of people We are Tika and Pono We value Whakapapa We recognise that Oranga is a journey We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need. Mō te tūnga | About the role The payroll service includes activities such as verification and assurance of the payroll data received via HR workflows, processing, reconciliation and reporting of the on-cycle and off-cycle pay runs, administering of ACC, superannuation, deductions and processing and reconciliation of final pays and overpayments. Our payroll function connects with all areas of the business, so you need to have great communication skills that can be adjusted to suit the audience and the ability to convey information and ideas clearly. Key Responsibilities Significant payroll experience in a large organisation with proven experience operating Payroll systems, ideally using SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation that impacts on the operation of Payroll services Collaborate with the Payroll Manager to resolve/ negotiate with managers/ employees on issues Work with the team to ensure a cohesive, efficient, and effective payroll administration and processing service is provided to customers with primary focus being on overpayments Role model and drive the culture of a high trust customer service Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring Payroll experience in a large organization with proven experience operating Payroll systems, ideally using SAP Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation that impacts on the operation of Payroll services Ability to analyse and/or resolve complex payroll calculations and tasks, e.g. ACC, overpayments Ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences and build and maintain rapport with others Demonstrated ability to manage relationships across the team and external agencies Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you Oranga Tamariki offer a step based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $90,429 and $100,019 dependant on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. A strong cover letter should complement your CV by telling a compelling story about why you're the right fit for the role, why you want the role, why Oranga Tamariki and what you bring. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a login using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Sunday 19th July. However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now! If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol. #J-18808-Ljbffr