PAYROLL SPECIALIST, PACIFIC (12-MONTH FIXED TERM)

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract (leave cover) working with our 3rd party vendor to ensure our payroll runs smoothly and efficiently.  Based in Ellerslie, Auckland but in a hybrid capacity (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) you will be the go-to person for all Pacific payroll queries.
About the Position As Payroll Specialist you will be responsible for the accountability of the Pacific payroll function providing support to the Payroll Manager, Pacific.
The role is accountable for the overall end to end process of the payroll including fortnightly, and monthly pay cycles, ensuring compliance with all Employment Awards and New Zealand and Australian statutory legislation and regulations.
Managing and calculating pays, PAYE, ESCT, Payroll tax, PAYG, superannuation / KiwiSaver processes and payments will fall under you.
You will also be empowered and instrumental to make process improvements in streamlining payroll processes.
Key Accountabilities.
Manage end to end payroll for assigned Pay Group using different systems (Workday, Cloudpay, Kronos Dimensions time & attendance) Run Workday reports to check new hires, terminations, one-time payments, and other changes for the period.
Check integration errors and prepare templates for submission and processing to Cloudpay Review KRONOS timecards and amend any errors prior to exporting the pay file.
Monitor treasury funding requirement for NZ payroll.
Submit post payroll and month end reports to finance (Leave Liability Reports, Customs GL Reports, Oncost, etc.,) Perform leave review reconciliation after each pay run for NZ.
Assist to monitor all Pacific payroll related activities.
Maintain good working relationship with service providers externally including Cloudpay (outsourced Payroll Solution), UKG Pro/Kronos Dimensions (Time & Attendance System) and any other relationships or services in use.
Ensure a high standard of service is delivered to all internal/external stakeholders.
Ensure all payroll queries are responded to in a professional and timely manner, provide training and advice to managers and employees regarding all payroll matters.
Calculate and process termination payments including KiwiSaver, Australian and New Zealand superannuation, leave entitlements and/or redundancy payments and employee income tax/withholding tax applicable.
Manage legislative and statutory requirements including superannuation, lodgement of payroll tax, workers compensation payments, compliance with the Holidays Act ; KiwiSaver, lodgement of IRD payday filing and corresponding payments, ACC payments, EBAs, awards, minimum wage to ensure payroll remains compliant.
Support managers to handle timecard exceptions and sign off weekly, fortnightly, and monthly pay cycles.
Handle Kronos related issues including system enquiries and password management.
Perform other duties as required.
Skills & Experience Demonstrated ability in interpreting awards and agreements and understanding current legislation and obligations ideally within an NZ environment.
Be competent to work autonomously across many different work groups in a fast-paced work environment.
Exceptional customer service, attention to detail and analytical skills.
Hands on experience working in a high-volume payroll environment (+ employees) Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels.
Advanced Excel skills with the ability to write reports and manipulate data.
Experience using the following systems.
Time & Attendance system – Kronos preferred.
Payroll System – Cloudpay preferred.
HRMS – Workday preferred.
Benefits and Perks Salary + wellbeing programme Be based in our Auckland Ellerslie New Zealand office.
Flexible hours and working from home arrangements on offer.
Discounts within Avis Budget Group and our partners Join a knowledgeable, passionate team with a wealth of experience.
Positive company culture where we celebrate diversity & inclusion.
Represent a leading brand within travel & tourism.
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Our brands represent a mobility ecosystem of more than locations in approximately 180 countries.
With more than 70 years of experience in managing global fleets and with one of the largest fleets of connected cars in the world, we are committed to innovation and are moving the future of mobility forward.
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