Payroll and Administration Support- Part Time
The Kernohan team, recent winners at the Nelson Pine Industries Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, loves nothing more than a job well done. Happy customers and proud staff are a strong combination, and we’re equally committed to both.
About the Job
We are looking for a motivated individual to administer our Payroll function with some other admin and reception duties as required. Working 20 hours per week you will primarily process payroll and all related administration, assist with customer invoicing and provide back-up cover for our Receptionist. We are looking for someone with related experience in payroll, ideally in PayHero and Xero, but full training will be provided to the right candidate, however your positive attitude, strong communication and people skills will be essential for success in this position. In this role you will use your skills, knowledge, and abilities to deal with diverse on-the-job challenges, both individually and as part of a small high performance team. You will play a proactive role providing hands-on administration support to our business.
About you
A highly self-motivated, proactive and versatile person, you want to be given the opportunity to use and grow your skills, be fairly rewarded for your talent and work for a team and a company you can be proud to be part of. You are also someone who relishes being trusted to do what you do best – work smart, work safe, find solutions, and own what you do. Ideally you will bring:
- Experience in payroll processing preferably with experience in a manufacturing/engineering business
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft products as well as exposure to payroll and inhouse data bases, ideally PayHero and Xero
- Recognition that everyone is a customer and the ability to quickly build relationships.
- Excellent communication (written/verbal) with a high level of English fluency.
- Approachable, positive, can-do attitude at all times.
- Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
- Must be able to work full time on Mondays and Tuesdays, with some flexibility for remaining hours.
About us
We have an excellent reputation as an employer, one that genuinely cares about the people who are part of our team, no matter what role they are in. Providing expert maintenance services to multiple industries has been a key part of our business since 1972. It can be a complex and risky job, and we stand by our commitment to deliver services safely, to the right standard, on budget and on time. We routinely help customers with:
- planned 24/7 shutdowns.
- preventative plant maintenance.
- emergency break downs and call outs.
Our Nelson facilities are a great base from which to service both local and nationwide customers. With years of experience providing specialist maintenance services to nationwide customers, we’ve had ample opportunity to refine our skills in mobilising people and plant. And now you can be part of all of this!
How to apply
Click Apply Now with you updated CV and Cover Letter. We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted.
Only applicants with NZ Citizenship, Residency or already living in NZ with a valid work visa will be considered.
Please also be aware that a Pre-employment Medical, including drug and alcohol screen, forms part of the recruitment process.
