Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer Permanent Part-Time position (20 hours per week, but may vary depending on workload) Flexible days and working hours  (to be discussed at interview) Team is based at our main hub in Ōtāhuhu  (On-site preferred) Ember Korowai Takitini | Nga Matapono Ember Korowai Takitini blends professional expertise and lived experience to offer a range of services and supports for anyone with mental health, addiction, or intellectual disability needs. At Ember we support people to live the lives they choose, and we challenge the systems that hold them back. We desire a society that better understands and responds to mental distress, addiction, and intellectual disability Ember's Finance team supports the wider organisation to deliver quality outcomes for the people and communities we serve, playing a critical role in supporting Ember’s mission by ensuring the organisation’s financial health, sustainability, and compliance. We are now seeking a confident and capable Payroll Officer to join our close-knit team in Ōtāhuhu. Ember Offers: Additional leave, including recreation days and study leave A suite of wellbeing initiatives, including an Extraordinary card with money loaded to spend on health needs, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), flu vaccinations, and more Free on-site parking A commitment to ongoing supervision, support and professional development A supportive, friendly and inclusive organisational team culture The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day in a values-led organisation Role | Nga mahi The Payroll Officer will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll for 300+ employees on a fortnightly cycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with legislation and organisational requirements. Other key accountabilities include: Maintaining employee master data and ensure payroll accuracy and compliance Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes, including employee data updates Submitting IRD lodgments and file PAYE & other IRD returns Assisting with payroll reporting and reconciliation tasks Responding to and resolving payroll queries including leave and entitlement Identifying and recommending payroll system/process improvements The role requires that the successful applicant be on-site from Monday to Wednesday during payroll weeks for payroll processing (i.e. once per fortnight), and for payroll maintenance during non-payroll weeks. Full training will be provided on our Datacom payroll system, however experience with Datacom is an advantage. You will have | Nga Pukenga Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in end-to-end payroll processing in New Zealand Experience managing a large payroll (at least 100+ employees) in New Zealand Knowledge of PAYE, KiwiSaver, Holidays Act, and general payroll best practice Experience using large payroll system (Datacom or other) and strong excel skills High attention to detail with excellent analytical skills Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment High level of integrity and confidentiality A valid/current work visa, residency, or citizenship (required) When applying please include | Kia Whakauru An up-to-date CV A Cover Letter detailing: Why you’re interested in the role? What skills, competencies and experience you bring to the role? “He aha te mea nui o te ao? Maku e ki atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata” What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people. Ember is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all. We particularly welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific and Rainbow communities. We will interview candidates as applications come through rather than waiting until the advertisement closes. The vacancy may be filled earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.