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 a variable workforce with full-time, part-time and casual 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 and the scope of the payroll operation. 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
• Daily and weekly maintenance of employee leave and roster verifications
• 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 a medium sized workforce and wanting to grow
• 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.

Please apply with a copy of your current CV and a cover letter outlining relevant experience and knowledge.

You must provide two work-related references.

Please note only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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