People & Payroll Administrator (Start Asap)

Join Harrison Grierson as a People & Payroll Administrator to support HR and payroll functions in a leading urban development consultancy.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include :

Coordinate People & Culture (P&C) activities across the employee lifecycle including recruitment administration, onboarding, contracts, variations, and reporting.

Maintain accurate employee files and ensure all required documentation is up to date.

Serve as a trusted first point of contact for employment and payroll queries.

Support P&C initiatives such as performance reviews, engagement surveys, and learning & development activities.

Coordinate internal events and initiatives that enhance company culture and promote employee wellbeing.

Manage end-to-end payroll processing including fortnightly and monthly payroll, adjustments, timesheets, and leave entitlements, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.

Compile and maintain summaries of earnings, taxes, superannuation, deductions, and leave balances.

Provide payroll insights and reporting to the P&C and Finance teams.

Contribute ideas and energy to process improvement and AI-driven efficiency to build a smarter, more connected employee experience.

About You

What you'll need :

A relevant business degree (Human Resources, Business, IT or similar).

1–2 years' experience in HR or payroll, with a solid grounding in HR practices and a genuine interest in developing skills across the employee experience.

Eligibility to work in Zealand.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Strong administrative and organisational skills with keen attention to detail.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to build trust-based relationships and communicate with empathy and integrity.

Curiosity and enthusiasm for technology, automation, and continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive remuneration and benefits package.

HG Shareholding Opportunities through the Shares Trading Scheme.

Flexible working culture with flexible hours to support work-life balance.

Active social clubs and wellbeing discounts.

Option to purchase additional leave to enhance work-life balance.

Training & Development

Professional development opportunities including mentoring and fully subsidised membership fees.

ProjectYOU, a project dedicated to personal growth and career development.

Career Progression

Opportunity to grow within the People & Culture team and develop skills across all aspects of the employee experience in a supportive, team-based culture.

How to Apply

Submit your application online.

For a confidential chat, contact Talent Business Partner Ben via email.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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