What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life.
You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.
You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.As the premier design, engineering and environmental consultancy in Aotearoa New Zealand, WSP exists to future-proof our cities and environment.
We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,500 expert professionals in 35 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.Payroll Lead – 12 month fixed term contractManage the payroll system (CHRIS21/iCHRIS) and lead the delivery of end-to-end payroll for WSP New Zealand ensuring accurate and timely processing of the fortnightly pay for 2,200 plus employees.
Wellington location preferred, Auckland will be considered.Ensure the service provided by the payroll team contributes to the reputation of payroll and the wider People function, as an effective, high quality and responsive function.Provide effective and accurate payroll services, efficiently and timely delivery of the pay and related activities.Support the implementation of new systems, processes and seek out continuous improvement opportunities.Generate ideas for improved service provision and payroll system development and lead the implementation of all approved enhancements.Ensure payroll is delivered on time and is compliant with legislation, policy and employment agreements.Ensure data is accurate and complete at all times.Partake in audits, ensuring that internal and external audits uncover no process or compliance issues.Manage and lead the payroll team and ensure that appropriate processes, internal control systems, policies and standards are developed, implemented and maintained.Deliver reliable and accurate month end interfaces.Apply in-depth knowledge of employment and payroll legislation and application against employment agreements.Ensure all IR filings requirements happen in a timely manner.Ensure ACC weekly compensation via ERA are reconciled and support for the wider people team.Identify and learn from errors.Document implementations in a structured approach.Develop and implement monitoring initiatives.Promptly identify and implement strategies to address service delivery issues.Ensure customers report that the service provided in response to their queries is timely, professional and leads to resolution.Provide payroll processing cover as required to cover absences or high workload.Work with our Chief Human Resources Officer, and wider People team members to execute the WSP People Strategy and People Plan.About you:Preferably minimum of 10 years' professional experience in a related discipline.Solid experience with CHRIS21/iCHRIS.Experience with ServiceNow and/or Oracle or similar is preferable.Experience leading teams and workload management.Proven experience in interpreting and applying payroll-related legislation, including the Holidays Act 2003, Employment Relations Act 2000, KiwiSaver Act 2006, Minimum Wage Act, Wages Protection Act, Parental Leave Act, Employment Law and agreements, Taxation and other acts and amendments that relate to payroll.Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.WSP NZ has proudly earned its place among the top five employers to work for in Aotearoa New Zealand, as recognised in Randstad's latest employer survey.
In addition, WSP has been listed as one of TIME's 2023 top 100 companies globally for employees.Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.
Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.With us, you can.
Apply today.We will review applications in January.
Please note our New Zealand offices will be closed from 21st December reopening on 6th January due to Christmas holidays.
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