Payroll Advisor – BAU & Project Support (6‑month Fixed‑Term)

About the role

This 6‑month fixed‑term position supports a high‑visibility payroll compliance and remediation programme for a large central government client in Wellington. The role blends project‑focused work on former‑employee payments with ongoing business‑as‑usual payroll operations.

Key responsibilities

• Process former‑employee registrations and remediation payments.
• Extract, validate and enter payroll and HR data into the payroll system.
• Prepare payroll files and support payment processing activities.
• Respond to payroll‑related queries from former employees and internal stakeholders.
• Track missing information and follow up on outstanding registrations.
• Support end‑to‑end payroll processing, peer review and data quality checks.
• Contribute to regular reporting on remediation progress.

Required profile

• Solid experience in payroll or payroll support roles.
• Strong understanding of payroll and HR data and processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear communication skills, especially when handling sensitive queries.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work across project and operational teams.

Required skills

• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful compliance programme.
• Exposure to a high‑impact payroll remediation project.
• Hands‑on experience across both project and BAU payroll environments.
• Fast‑paced yet supportive team environment in Wellington.