Payroll Team Lead - ELMO experience is an advantage Posted: 09/10/2024 Closing Date: 11/11/2024 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Auckland Job Category: Accounting & Finance At Skills Group, we believe in empowering individuals to reach their full potential.
Our whakatauki (proverb) captures our philosophy: "The bird who eats the miro berry, the forest is their domain.
The bird who consumes knowledge, the (whole) world is their domain."
We are on a mission to maximise human potential and create a better world.
We are seeking passionate individuals who share our vision and are ready to make a meaningful impact.
Job Description The opportunity: As the Payroll Lead, you are responsible for overseeing the efficient and accurate processing of payroll.
Leading a team of payroll professionals to ensure that all aspects of the payroll process are executed accurately and timely.
This role involves supervising team members, managing payroll preparation, and ensuring compliance with current laws and company policies.
Reporting to: Head of Finance Operations Your key responsibilities: Payroll Processing : Oversee the processing of payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy in calculations, deductions, and payments.
Resolve any discrepancies in payroll in a timely manner.
Team Leadership : Lead, motivate, and support a team of payroll specialists, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Compliance and Reporting : Ensure all payroll activities comply with regulatory demands and internal policies.
Prepare reports for management concerning payroll, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Stakeholder Interaction : Act as the main point of contact for employees and managers regarding payroll-related queries.
Collaborate with HR and finance departments to align payroll management with overall business operations.
System Improvements : Identify opportunities for improving payroll processes and systems.
Implement changes that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the payroll function.
Training and Development : Train new team members and provide ongoing training and development for all team members in payroll procedures and the use of payroll software: ELMO, TimeFiler (GoGlobal).
Desired Skills and Experience Qualifications & Skills Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
At least 10 years' experience in processing New Zealand payroll both weekly and fortnightly.
At least 3 years' team lead experience, or equivalent supervision of people.
Experience with payroll in markets outside of New Zealand (Australia, Singapore and US) preferred.
Proven track record of financial management and leadership in a multi-national company.
ELMO experience is an advantage but not essential.
Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
Proficiency in financial payroll software.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage stakeholder relationships.
Health & Safety Protect the Wellbeing, Safety and Health of all employees who might be affected by their work.
Eliminate and reduce, so far as is reasonably practicable, the exposure to hazards and risks within the workplace.
Monitor and control conduct or behaviour that is likely to put the wellbeing, safety and health of employees at risk.
Ensure Apprentices understand safety and risk in their workplaces and encourage them to work safely.
Encourage Apprentices to view health and safety through a 'wellbeing lens' to ensure they understand how to maintain wellbeing and its effect on their safety at work.
At Skills Group, we are more than a team, we are a whanau.
Our culture is built on our vital signs of Joy, Manaakitanga, Collab, and Bold .
We believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.
We encourage curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning.
We celebrate our successes together and support each other in challenges.
We are in search of someone who not only embodies these vital signs but also has a commercial mindset and a natural curiosity to enhance Skills Group's business offering.
If you thrive in a collaborative, enjoyable, yet dynamic environment, you could be the perfect fit for our team.
Are you ready to be part of a culture that values knowledge and growth?
Keen to contribute to the growth and success of Skills Group?
Don't just watch from the sidelines - it's time to get in the game.
Take the first step towards shaping a brighter future with us.
Apply now!
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