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Payroll Manager

Robert Half

Auckland, Newmarket

NZ$40 - NZ$45 per hour

Category Finance & Accounting Jobs

The Company Are you a detail-oriented and experienced professional with a passion for managing payroll operations? We're seeking a skilled Payroll Manager to lead and ensure flawless execution of payroll processes for a growing, dynamic organization. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The Role As the Payroll Manager you will be reporting directly to the Finance Director but will be dealing with senior stakeholders across the business.

You will be responsible for the following: Oversee end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulations, and timely delivery. Manage payroll-related audits and maintain updated policies in line with current labor laws and tax requirements. Review payroll systems, recommend improvements, and drive efforts for automation and efficiency.

Be an integral part of the Payroll/HRIS systems migration Work closely with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure seamless integration for payroll, benefits, and compliance tracking. Address employee inquiries efficiently with empathy and provide top-notch payroll support while safeguarding confidentiality. Review of Gross-to-net and posting of payroll accounting journals into General ledger.

Analyze payroll metrics, generate reports, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making. Your profile: Proven experience of (3 years) in payroll management and (2 years) in accounting, OR 5 years experience in payroll Expertise in payroll software and systems, exposure to HRIS projects is highly desired Knowledge of applicable labor laws, tax codes, and international payroll regulations (if applicable). Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong leadership skills to effectively guide junior(s) and lead payroll/HRIS systems migration project Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments. How to apply Please send your resume in Microsoft Word format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact Kelsey Llewellyn or Jarrad Carmichael in our Auckland office on 09-915-6700 . Job Reference No: 06900-0013174562 By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities.

For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: https://www.roberthalf.co.

nz/privacy-statement . Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time..

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