Payroll Manager

Bargain Chemist has been serving Kiwi communities since 2018, growing into a favourite destination for healthcare and retail needs across New Zealand. We are 100% Kiwi owned and operated; we're looking for a proactive, experienced Payroll Manager to join our Head Office team. About the role The main part of this role is end-to-end weekly payroll processing for 600+ employees, along with payroll queries, employee maintenance, and updating employee records. It's a busy, fast-paced role suited to someone resilient and proactive - and as we continue to grow, so will this role. You will be supported by a part-time Payroll Administrator, who will report to you. Scope of the role (includes but is not limited to): Full end-to-end processing of weekly pays for 600+ employees Employee maintenance, including new starters, terminations, and updating employee records Onboarding new employees into our Ready Workforce payroll system Managing and supporting a part-time Payroll Administrator, who will report to you Daily and weekly maintenance of employee leave and rosters Answering and resolving employee payroll queries, including troubleshooting as required Ensuring compliance with current New Zealand employment law and payroll legislation What we're looking for: Previous experience in end-to-end weekly payroll for an SME, preferably 4+ years, ideally with 600+ employees (Essential) Experience with the Ready Workforce payroll system is highly advantageous Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills Sound understanding of current New Zealand payroll legislation High accuracy and strong attention to detail Ability to work autonomously and independently, as well as part of a team A calm manner, able to work well under pressure to meet weekly deadlines Methodical and well organised All applicants must have a legal right to work in New Zealand - no sponsorship is available for this role. You must provide two work-related references. Please note only short-listed applicants will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr