Payroll Officer

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.

KPMG is focused on fuelling the prosperity of New Zealand. By prosperity we mean shared wealth and lasting wellbeing for all New Zealanders. We believe that by helping New Zealand’s enterprises succeed, the public sector to do better, and our communities to grow, our country will also succeed and prosper. This is more than a goal - it’s our reason for being.

The Opportunity

• This position is responsible for assisting the Wellington based Payroll Manager with the internal KPMG payroll and associated companies. Covering over 1500 staff and Partners within 7 locations throughout New Zealand the payroll administrator has shared responsibility for the end-to-end processes relating to the monthly payrolls in addition to any manual payment runs.
  
  

Day To Day You Will

• Maintain payroll related master data for all employees within defined timelines in both the payroll and SAP system.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of employee entitlements and payments.
• Implement and apply controls to ensure accuracy of changes to employee entitlements and payments.
• Finalise monthly and manual payrolls and the required associated activities relating to processed payrolls.
• Respond confidently to staff enquiries relating to payments processed in a timely manner.
• Identify and manage risk and escalate to the Payroll Advisor or Manager if required.
• Ensure that the team delivers a high standard of service and a positive experience with our employees.
• Read and keep in contact with trends and developments in the payroll area.
• Further develop technical specialist knowledge in the payroll function.
• Use Datacom, SAP software and other professional software in an effective manner.
  
  

What You'll Bring To The Team

• Previous payroll experience (computer based) or experience in similar roles with transferrable skills.
• Knowledge and experience of PAYE, IRFiling and Superannuation is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Holidays Act (2003) and it’s requirements and the practical application of these requirements from a payroll and business perspective is preferred
• Competent in computer-based payroll programme/s (Datacom preferred), and the Microsoft suite (particularly Word and Excel)
• Experience with SAP preferred but not essential
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to cope with the pressure of meeting conflicting deadlines and client requirements
• The ability to confidently work independently.
  
  

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email [email protected]

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.

As a KPMG Employee, We Will Offer You

— Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme

— Opportunities for local and international secondments

— Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work

— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand

— Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave

— Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents

— A paid professional association membership of your choice

— Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees

— A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services

— The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups

— The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030

— An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities

— Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities

— An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.