Multiple Fixed-Term Payroll Opportunities

• Are you interested in one of three fixed-term positions, starting immediately and continuing until about 20 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.

The expertise that we are seeking will be across the following three roles:

• Payroll Consultant
• Payroll Coordinator
• Payroll Consultant (Finance/Reporting/Payroll)

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

The success of this project is crucial for ensuring the University's payroll compliance and accuracy going forward. Due to the critical nature of this work and its impact on our employees, this project is operating under tight timelines. To meet these urgent needs, we are actively seeking experienced payroll practitioners to join our team immediately.

To enable us to resource efficiently, we will be reviewing candidates as they apply. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to be considered for these time-sensitive positions.

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.

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.

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!

The role description for each fixed-term position will be added Monday.

Close date for vacancy: 27 October 2024. As stated above, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or are on a current working visa. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

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).