Payroll Officer

About Us   

From simple beginnings as a vinyl flooring contractor six decades ago before transitioning into the world of PVC and Polyethylene pipe systems, Marley has evolved into a symbol of New Zealand's innovative spirit, standing tall as one of the country's most prominent manufacturers in the plastics industry.  

At Aliaxis NZ we are dedicated to minimizing our environmental footprint and are actively marching towards our net-zero targets. With a goal to shift to 100% renewable electricity by 2025, we surpassed our own expectations, achieving this milestone a year early, thanks to Meridian Energy’s Certified Renewable Energy program. 

About the role  

The Payroll Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthly payrolls for all staff. This includes preparation and maintenance of IRD payments, as well as reporting and data related to payroll. Furthermore, this role involves promptly and accurately responding to staff payroll-related queries.

What will you do?

• Manage and oversee all aspects of payroll preparation and processing for all business units, including consolidation of PAYE, year-end tax returns, and ancillary payroll system management.

• Collaborate with the HR team to accurately set up new hires, leavers, and role changes in the payroll system.

• Provide accurate payroll information for both internal accounting purposes and external group and regional requests.

• Act as the key contact for all payroll-related queries, ensuring swift and effective resolution.

• Liaise with external stakeholders regarding payments and queries and provide support on projects as required by the Payroll Team Leader.

About you   

• Familiar with payroll system processes and controls including working with Integrated time and attendance systems.

• Payroll data entry and processing skills

• Ability to produce accurate work, under pressure, and willingness to work as part of a team.

• Desirable to have strong reporting and excel skills

• High accuracy, detail and process focus

• Good numeracy, verbal, and written communication skills

• Approach tasks, challenges and difficulties in a positive and energetic manner

Why join us?  

• You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment 

• Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer 

• Annual bonus based on performance for eligible employees 

• Employee Assistance Program access for you

• We take it further with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards 

• A tailored career development opportunities at home and abroad 

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council 

• A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero" 

Who we are 

With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world's largest global networks to bring solutions to the world's water challenges.   

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.  

Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. 

We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for: 

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast 

• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other 

• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions