Payroll Officer - 12 Month Full Time Contract

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• 12 Month Contract opportunity
• Great company culture, supportive team and a well-known brand
• Generous employee purchase privileges

We exist to craft distinct and appealing jewellery, and it has been that way since our founding in 1979 when Michael and his wife Christine opened their first Michael Hill store in the New Zealand town of Whangarei, some 100 kilometres north of Auckland.

We’ve grown dramatically since then –  with over 300 stores and 5 websites operating across Australia, New Zealand and Canada, with an operating revenue in excess of AUD$500 million.

We are currently seeking the expertise of a Payroll Officer to join our Centralised Payroll team on a 12-month contract.  Reporting to the Group Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all employee payments are timely and accurate, and to provide day-to-day customer service to all Michael Hill employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• End to end payroll processing including Super, Payroll Tax and Workers Compensation
• Processing pays with a high level of accuracy ensuring it is reconciled, approved and banked meeting all deadlines
• Generating weekly and monthly reports and ensuring they are submitted by due dates
• Setting up new employees and ensuring privacy of employee information is enforced
• Ensuring time and attendance system matches payroll information, for rostering and costing purposes
• High level of customer service for all stakeholders, with prompt and accurate information provided in response to their queries
• Conduct business in a professional manner based on company values

WHO YOU ARE & WHAT YOU HAVE:

• Previous high-volume payroll experience with knowledge of relevant legislation is essential
• Exceptional work ethic and a good team player
• Proven ability to develop and nurture strong working relationships with clients
• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision
• High-level written and oral communication skills
• Highly collaborative and passionate about payroll
• Strong customer service orientation
• Highly organized and a strong ability to prioritise tasks
• Demonstrated sensitivity and discretion when handling confidential information

In return we offer, exposure to working with an international brand, a fun and dynamic work environment, and fantastic employee purchase privileges.

At Michael Hill we value commitment to our people, accountability for our actions, and pride in our brand ensures that the Michael Hill story is one of progress and innovation.

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