Emma Saulo
Payroll & Accounts Specialist
Onehunga,AUK
Summary
Talofa, I am a professional with over 20 years of proven experience and background in Payroll & HR and Learner Support. I am a natural multi-tasker, a forward-thinker, with the ability to work well under pressure to achieve tight deadlines. I am an experienced payroll and HR generalist, a great team player, with a solution focused mindset, often driving for continuous improvement. I am an effective communicator who thrives in challenging situations and can deal with a level of ambiguity. I have exceptional organizational and time management skills, able to take initiative, and can deliver outcomes to the best of my ability. I am calm under pressure, can think on my feet and make appropriate decisions before acting.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Learner Support Advisor
Competenz - Te Pukenga
Newmarket
12.2020 - 07.2025
- Implemented Learner Support Framework to enhance Literacy and Numeracy initiatives.
- Collaborated with internal staff and stakeholders to deliver programs tailored to learner needs.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders for priority programs focusing on Māori, Pacific, and Disability.
- Advised on education strategies for Māori and Pasifika success in Indigenous contexts.
- Recruited and managed contract services to provide effective study support mechanisms.
- Promoted cultural competency through awareness and respectful interactions with diverse communities.
- Organized workshops and focus groups for effective program integration and delivery.
- Monitored project deliverables to ensure compliance with financial reporting and forecasting standards.
Payroll Manager
Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ)
Newmarket
08.2014 - 12.2020
- Oversaw end-to-end payroll processing for 380 employees and monthly salaried directors.
- Managed leave types, allowances, and entitlements.
- Ensured accuracy and compliance of payroll data with relevant legislation and regulations.
- Managed payroll enquiries from employees and coordinated with external payroll providers as necessary.
- Prepared and submitted payroll reports, including monthly filing of multi-company PAYE files.
- Implemented and maintained payroll policies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Provided guidance and training to Finance team on payroll best practices.
- Coordinated HR activities: recruitment, onboarding, contracts, variations, reporting, and maintaining HRIS and payroll systems.
- Supervised payroll processing for a diverse workforce, ensuring adherence to compliance standards and regulations.
- Streamlined payroll processes by implementing automated systems, resulting in a 30% reduction in processing time.
- Supported Training Advisors in recruitment processes, contract management, and onboarding tasks.
- I was the chairperson of the Pacific and Māori Advisory Group to promote Māori and cultural connection, which are part of Competenz life.
Payroll Officer
Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ)
08.2001 - 08.2014
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing using IMS, Navision and Timefiler systems.
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including salary and wage payments.
- Set up new employees and maintain comprehensive payroll records and manage related documentation.
- Address employee payroll enquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
- Ensure adherence to New Zealand payroll legislation, compliance and company policies.
- Conduct payroll reconciliations and prepare reports for management review. Assisting and helping Training Advisors with H&S training and any other needed HR administration support.
Education
Secretarial Diploma -
Auckland Institute of Technology
Auckland, New ZealandSixth Form Certificate -
Onehunga High School
Onehunga, New ZealandSkills
- Payroll end-to-end processing of weekly and fortnightly wages and monthly salaries
- PAYE filing and reconciliations
- Employment legislation and compliance
- Processing of court deductions, child support and other statutory deductions and payments
- Onboarding and offboarding
- Strong analytical capability wtih advanced Excel skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- PAYE reconciliations
- Implementation of Timefiler payroll system
- Continuous improvement
- Thrives under pressure
- End of month reporting and reconciliations,
- End of financial year audits
References
Available upon request.
Skills And Experience
End to end fortnightly and monthly pay-runs., Filing and processing of Tax files and other statutory obligations., Processing of court deductions and child support deductions., Terminations and completions., Legislation and employment compliance and amendments., PAYE reconciliations and filing., Lead the implementation of Timefiler payroll system., Continuous improvement- passionate about driving continuous improvement to streamline payroll & HR processes., Advance use of Microsoft Office., Advance and navigation of Databases and Software: TMS, Timefiler, IMS, SAP SuccessFactors, MYOB, Navision, Canvas, Excel, LNAAT, and Business Insight Reporting.
Education And Professional Development
- Auckland Institute of Technology, Secretarial Diploma
- Onehunga High School, Sixth Form Certificate
- Neurodiversity: Disability Action Support Training
- Leadership Course: Future Leaders
- Health and Safety Level 2
- Employment Legislative NZ training
Timeline
Learner Support Advisor
Competenz - Te Pukenga
12.2020 - 07.2025
Payroll Manager
Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ)
08.2014 - 12.2020
Payroll Officer
Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ)
08.2001 - 08.2014
Secretarial Diploma -
Auckland Institute of Technology
Sixth Form Certificate -
Onehunga High School