Senior Payroll Officer

Senior Payroll Officer

Te Tūranga - The Role

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for the next step in your career? Tait Communications is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join our high-performing team in Christchurch. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of our payroll functions across multiple locations.

As a Senior Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for preparing and processing the monthly payroll for Tait International Limited, while also providing support to the Payroll Manager and backing up other payrolls within the team as required. You'll have the opportunity to work on key remediation projects and contribute to process improvements, helping to ensure our payroll systems remain compliant and efficient.

The duties of the role will include:

• Processing monthly salaries, including terminations and new starters.
• Providing accurate and timely payroll information to TIL management.
• Preparing monthly journals and reconciliations for payroll.
• Providing back-up for processing other payrolls, including those for:
  • Tait International Limited (Weekly)
  • Tait North America
  • Tait Electronics (Aust) Pty Ltd
  • Tait (Far East) Limited
  • Tait Systems NZ Limited
  • RFI Technology Solutions Limited
• Supporting the Payroll Manager and other team members as needed.
• Calculating remediation for Holidays Act non-compliance for former employees.
• Reviewing or creating templates for calculations and interrogating payment/leave history in PayGlobal.
• Contributing to other payroll-related projects within the team as required.

Ō pūkenga - About You

To be successful in this role, you will have relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant payroll experience. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Required:

• 4-5 years' payroll experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll statutory requirements.
• Methodical and well-organised approach to work.
• Ability to manage workload and meet reporting and processing deadlines.

Preferred:

• Experience using PayGlobal and TimeFiler.

Ngā painga - What's in it for you?

At Tait Communications, we are committed to making a difference for families and communities while helping our people build rewarding careers. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health insurance, annual flu vaccinations, and extra sick leave in your first year.
• Work Environment: Modern office facilities with free onsite parking, a gym, and a café.
• Recognition: Long service benefits to acknowledge your commitment.
• Work-Life Balance: A supportive culture with a fun and active social club.

Ko wai mātou - About Us

For over 50 years, Tait Communications has been at the forefront of designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation, and utility customers worldwide. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a global network of customers and offices.

At Tait, you'll be part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to communities. Our people are passionate about their work and support each other to grow and develop.

Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work alongside a talented team delivering great results, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now with your CV and cover letter. Applications will be assessed as they are received and close on Sunday 13th April 2005

For more information about Tait Communications and our products, visit www.taitcommunications.com.