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Norman Muir

Upper Hutt,Wallaceville

Summary

Dynamic Payroll System Administrator with extensive experience at Inland Revenue, excelling in tax compliance and data processing. Proven track record in enhancing payroll accuracy and efficiency through software testing and team leadership. Adept at resolving issues and implementing streamlined processes, ensuring timely payments for diverse employee groups.

Overview

53
53
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll System Administrator

Inland Revenue
07.2008 - 09.2025

Used the SAP system.

Ran fortnightly pay and created a bank file for staff.

Processed fortnightly payday reporting.

Prepared and paid tax on the 5th and 20th of each month.

Tested software updates, e.g., annual tax changes.

Processed bulk data uploads from spreadsheets.

Organization-wide reporting and data downloads.

Statistics for Stats NZ.

Any other tasks allotted by the manager.

Updated process documents as required.


Payroll System Administrator

Inland Revenue
09.1999 - 07.2008

Used the CHRIS system.

Ran fortnightly pay and created a bank file for staff.

Prepared and paid tax on the 5th and 20th of each month

Tested software updates, e.g., annual tax changes

Bulk upload OS data changes from spreadsheets.

Statistics for Stats NZ

Organization-wide reporting and data downloads.

Payroll Officer

Inland Revenue
06.1999 - 09.1999
  • Processed payroll for diverse employee groups, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
  • Managed tax compliance, including deductions and reporting requirements.
  • Reviewed payroll reports for discrepancies, implementing corrections promptly.
  • Coordinated with HR to verify employee data and maintain records accuracy.

Payroll Bureau Operator

Frontier Software
05.1998 - 06.1999

Ran payroll for Bureau clients

Personnel & Payroll Administrator

Westpac New Zealand
08.1997 - 05.1998
  • Managed payroll processing for diverse employee groups, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Conducted audits of payroll records to identify discrepancies and ensure adherence to company policies.


Sole Charge Payroll Officer

Terralink
06.1997 - 08.1997
  • Processed payroll for organisation using CHRIS system.


Payroll Officer

Bluebird Foods
02.1997 - 06.1997

Ensured all staff were paid correctly using CHRIS system

Team Leader Payroll

Datacom Education Payroll Services
07.1996 - 02.1997
  • Led team to enhance operational workflows and improve efficiency across projects.
  • Mentored junior staff, fostering skills development and promoting knowledge sharing.
  • Ensured that all employees were paid correctly

Team Leader

NZ Payroll Wellington
06.1995 - 06.1996
  • Led payroll processing initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and accuracy in disbursements.
  • Mentored team members, fostering professional development and enhancing overall departmental performance.
  • Streamlined payroll procedures, improving efficiency and reducing processing time across various payroll cycles.


Team Leader

NZ Payroll Hamilton
01.1993 - 05.1995

Team Leader

NZ Payroll Auckland
01.1992 - 12.1992

Team Leader

Education NZ Ltd
10.1989 - 12.1991

Salaries Officer

Wellington Education Board
08.1985 - 09.1989

Assistant Salaries Officer

Wellington Education Board
02.1980 - 08.1985

Bank Officer

ANZ Banking Group
01.1973 - 12.1979

Education

No Degree -

Upper Hutt College
Upper Hutt, NZ

Skills

  • Payroll administration
  • SAP software
  • CHRIS system
  • Tax compliance
  • Data processing
  • Bulk data uploads
  • Software testing
  • Payroll audits
  • Team leadership
  • Issue resolution

Timeline

Payroll System Administrator

Inland Revenue
07.2008 - 09.2025

Payroll System Administrator

Inland Revenue
09.1999 - 07.2008

Payroll Officer

Inland Revenue
06.1999 - 09.1999

Payroll Bureau Operator

Frontier Software
05.1998 - 06.1999

Personnel & Payroll Administrator

Westpac New Zealand
08.1997 - 05.1998

Sole Charge Payroll Officer

Terralink
06.1997 - 08.1997

Payroll Officer

Bluebird Foods
02.1997 - 06.1997

Team Leader Payroll

Datacom Education Payroll Services
07.1996 - 02.1997

Team Leader

NZ Payroll Wellington
06.1995 - 06.1996

Team Leader

NZ Payroll Hamilton
01.1993 - 05.1995

Team Leader

NZ Payroll Auckland
01.1992 - 12.1992

Team Leader

Education NZ Ltd
10.1989 - 12.1991

Salaries Officer

Wellington Education Board
08.1985 - 09.1989

Assistant Salaries Officer

Wellington Education Board
02.1980 - 08.1985

Bank Officer

ANZ Banking Group
01.1973 - 12.1979

No Degree -

Upper Hutt College
Norman Muir