Payroll Team Lead - ELMO experience is an advantage

Payroll Team Lead – ELMO experience is an advantage!

Posted: 06/01/2025 Closing Date: 07/02/2025 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. Who is Skills Group? We are a leader in vocational training, providing lifelong learning pathways to individuals and industries. With over 30 years of experience, we partner with businesses and government agencies to deliver solutions that enhance productivity and wellbeing. Our mission is to maximise human potential and create a better world. If you're passionate about making an impact, join us.

Job Description

The opportunity: As a hands-on Payroll Lead, you are responsible for overseeing the efficient and accurate processing of payroll. Leading and assisting 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 and adhering to the agreements and employment legislation. Also includes payroll journals, IR filing and payments and monthly General Ledger reconciliations etc. and resolving any discrepancies in payroll in a timely manner.
• Team Leadership : Lead, motivate, and support a small 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 6 plus years’ current experience in processing New Zealand payroll both weekly and fortnightly.
• At least 3 years’ team lead experience, or equivalent supervision of people.
• Proven track record of financial management and leadership in a multi-national company.
• Experience in payroll journals, month-end journals and GL reconciliations
• 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. Health and Safety observations and Performance Appraisals are complete and risk areas identified and action plans and performance improvement plans are in place
• 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

Why Join Us? At Skills, our culture is built on our values of Joy, Manaakitanga, Collab, and Bold . We believe in creating a workplace where you feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Along with the opportunity to play a crucial role in our finance team, you’ll also enjoy a range of employee benefits:

• Health and wellbeing : Medical insurance, EAP support, and annual flu vaccinations to keep you healthy.
• Leave and flexible work : Flexible working arrangements, birthday leave, and additional bereavement leave for family.
• Superannuation and financial : 5% employer contributions through SuperLife and a $500 talent referral scheme.
• Learning and development : Weekly paid learning time, LinkedIn Learning access, and monthly in-house workshops.

Ready to Apply? Take the first step towards shaping your future with Skills Group. Apply today and be part of a culture that values growth, collaboration, and innovation. Please note that we welcome applications from people with the right to work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr