Senior Payroll Advisor

Company Description

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.  

The way we work is guided by our values - One Team, Strong Enough to Care and Strive to Be the Best. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.  

When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. 

We are looking for a Senior Payroll Advisor to join our Wellington Head Office. As part of the Payroll and the wider People & Culture team, you will be responsible for supporting the Payroll Manager with managing the day-to-day payroll operations for both NZ and Australia, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.   As our Senior Payroll Advisor, you will act as a subject matter expert on payroll-related issues, providing guidance and support to the payroll team and the wider organisation. This role requires a strong background in payroll administration, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex payroll scenarios.  You will ensure that excellent customer service is provided to internal customers and that continual process review is carried out.

Who are we looking for?

• At least 4 years Payroll, or other relevant experience
• Excellent knowledge of payroll systems and software, with experience in system implementations or upgrades a plus
• A sound knowledge and understanding of local employment/payroll related legislation including the Holidays Act 2003 in NZ.  Australian knowledge/experience would be advantageous
• Proven experience in managing complex payroll scenarios and resolving payroll issues
• Strong customer service focus and able to provide a responsive, respectful, patient and empathic service to all internal customers
• Strong team player
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with employees and management
• Ability to work under pressure in an extremely deadline driven environment
• Roster Management System experience an advantage

Our Culture

Our purpose is to bring the best of life to our residents.  We do this by creating a place that puts respect for residents at the heart of everything we do by living our values; strong enough to care, strive to be the best, and work as one team.  People enjoy working at Summerset because we are passionate about what we do. 

Summerset Benefits

• Career development opportunities
• Day to day health insurance cover
• Employee share scheme
• A day of on your birthday
• Staff discounts through Summerset suppliers
• Sick leave is offered from day one

If this sounds like you or someone you know, then we would love to hear from you! 

Please note due to NZ Immigration requirements we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role.