Senior Payroll Administrator

About the Role

Join our dedicated Payroll team located in Christchurch, where your passion for numbers and people will be valued. You will be part of a close-knit unit that processes payroll for over 7,000 staff members, ensuring timely and accurate pay runs on both weekly and fortnightly schedules. Your responsibilities include investigating and correcting payroll queries, reconciling leave payments such as sick and annual leave, and preparing staff-related reports including leave balances and next of kin information for Village Management.

About the Company

We are a prominent leader in retirement living and aged care with a workforce exceeding 7,700 employees across New Zealand and Australia. Our team encompasses diverse roles including nursing, operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate functions. Our commitment lies in delivering exceptional care daily, supporting residents with a comprehensive range of services to meet their needs, embodying the high standards expected by families.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly and fortnightly payroll processes for a large employee base accurately and efficiently.
• Address and resolve payroll queries through detailed investigation and adjustment processing.
• Reconcile payments related to sick leave and annual leave.
• Generate and submit reports on staff leave, employee next of kin, and other required data to management.

Who You Are

• You have strong administrative skills and a keen interest in working with numerical data and solving problems.
• You prioritize kindness and people-first values while being results-oriented.
• You pursue high standards, striving to exceed targets confidently even within a dynamic work environment.
• You believe strongly in teamwork, valuing trust, positivity, and collaboration.
• You can maintain composure and resilience when faced with challenges or pressure.
• You communicate clearly and effectively, avoiding ambiguity.

What’s in It for You

• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Additional wellbeing leave and options for flexible work schedules.
• Access to discounts at over 60 popular brands in sectors like health, banking, insurance, and retail.
• Participation in social events, including furry Friday where dogs can be brought to work.
• Onsite café amenities offering affordable, quality food and beverages in a convenient location.

Diversity and Inclusion

We foster an inclusive atmosphere where individuality is celebrated. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our commitment to kindness, innovation, and excellence in retirement living and aged care.

Additional Information

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted before the application deadline. Thus, recruitment may conclude earlier than the posted closing date.