Multiple Fixed-Term Payroll Opportunities (2050) Kelburn, Wellington Central, New Zealand
- Are you interested in one of three fixed-term positions, starting immediately until late December 2024?
- Can you demonstrate working knowledge of Ascender or other relevant systems?
- Do you have experience in issue resolution and improving processes?
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic University with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city University.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is seeking three payroll professionals for immediate short fixed-term, full-time positions to support our Payroll Remediation Project. This project has two phases: fix up and then historic remediation.
We are seeking expertise across the following three roles. Click each role to see its corresponding description:
Ideally you will have:
- Ascender Payroll experience.
- Oracle Human Capital Management experience.
- Knowledge of tax rules as they apply to payroll and other associated IRD compliance activities.
About the Payroll Remediation Project
Key responsibilities for all three roles:
- Develop and implement improved payroll processes to ensure future compliance.
- Conduct system tests, remediation work, and financial analysis to resolve current payroll issues.
- Create and refine financial checklists and controls for critical payroll activities.
- Support the remediation of historical payroll discrepancies.
- Collaborate with Finance and HR teams to optimise payroll operations.
This project is vital for the University’s payroll compliance and accuracy. We’re on tight timelines and urgently need experienced payroll practitioners. Apply promptly as we’ll review applications as they come in and may proceed before the closing date. Only citizens and residents of New Zealand or Australia, or those with a current working visa will be considered. No agency applications accepted.
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
Come and support our hard-working payroll team to ensure we can improve the BAU payroll processes and correct historic data. Our team excels in client focus by understanding needs and showing professionalism and empathy. Through effective self-management, we plan, organise, and stay proactive. We uphold integrity with fairness and honesty, respecting diverse cultures. We also drive innovation by fostering creativity, learning from mistakes, and continuously improving.
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Join us in this exciting opportunity to make an immediate impact on our payroll operations!
Close date for vacancy: 27 October 2024.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Sanjay Arya, Associate Director, HR Applications (sanjay.arya@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.
Important - application steps and information
Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your CV using the “CV/Resume” button. Then please complete our pre-screening questionnaire, which will replace the need for a cover letter. We will be reviewing and responding to applications as they are received.
If you have any issues applying or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line (Multiple Fixed-Term Payroll Opportunities, #2050).