Payroll Advisor

John Holland; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

John Holland is seeking an experienced Payroll Advisor to support weekly payroll operations for the T2D Alliance workforce across Adelaide-based project sites. The role requires handling high-volume payroll, processing hours, overtime, allowances and leave, and resolving payroll queries with precision.

The ideal candidate will have end-to-end payroll experience, strong Kronos skills, and the ability to interpret Enterprise Agreements and Awards.

Qualifications

• Experienced Payroll Officer/Advisor with end-to-end payroll experience.
• Experience processing high-volume payroll.
• Strong Kronos/Time & Attendance experience.
• Understanding of timesheets, overtime, allowances, penalties and leave.
• Experience interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements and Awards.
• Strong Excel, reconciliation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communicator with a customer-focused approach and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Processing high-volume weekly payroll across a large project workforce.
• Reviewing and validating timesheet data through Kronos.
• Ensuring accurate processing of ordinary hours, overtime, allowances and leave.
• Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and employee queries.
• Working with supervisors and Time & Attendance teams to resolve timesheet issues.
• Ensuring payroll data is accurately transferred and reconciled.
• Interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements and Awards.
• Completing payroll reconciliations and payroll checks.
• Maintaining accurate employee payroll records.
• Supporting payroll reporting and audits.
• Assisting with payroll-related projects, system updates and process improvements.
• Providing a high level of customer service to employees and project stakeholders.

Skills

Kronos / Time & Attendance

High-volume payroll processing

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Tools

Kronos

Payroll software

ERP systems

Job description

The Project

The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, will deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, forming a continuous 78 km, non-stop, traffic light-free motorway, and contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

The T2D Project involves constructing two separate tunnels – the Southern Tunnels and the Northern Tunnels connected by an open motorway, with a combined total distance of 10.5km, open to traffic in 2031. The T2D project comprises the tunnels, surface works including road and bridge construction in addition to services buildings and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The T2D Alliance is committed to providing opportunities for local people, Aboriginal workers, apprentices, trainees and job seekers who are long-term unemployed and offers people an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Advisor to support weekly payroll operations of the T2D workforce.

This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has a strong eye for detail and is confident managing high-volume payroll across a large workforce.

The role will initially be based at St Marys, with the potential to transition across several sites. To be successful you will require flexibility and a willingness to work across project locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Processing high-volume weekly payroll across a large project workforce
• Reviewing and validating timesheet data through Kronos
• Ensuring accurate processing of ordinary hours, overtime, allowances, penalties and leave
• Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and employee queries
• Working closely with supervisors and Time & Attendance teams to resolve timesheet issues
• Ensuring payroll data is accurately transferred and reconciled
• Interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements, Awards and company policies
• Completing payroll reconciliations and payroll checks
• Maintaining accurate employee payroll records
• Supporting payroll reporting and audits
• Assisting with payroll-related projects, system updates and process improvements
• Providing a high level of customer service to employees and project stakeholders

About You

• Experienced Payroll Officer, Payroll Advisor or similar with proven end-to-end payroll experience.
• Confident processing high-volume payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Strong experience with Kronos or similar Time & Attendance systems.
• Sound understanding of timesheets, overtime, allowances, penalties and leave.
• Experienced in interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements and Awards.
• Strong Excel, reconciliation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communicator with a customer-focused approach and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience working within construction, infrastructure, resources or other large workforce environments is highly regarded.
• Holds a current driver’s licence, reliable vehicle and Construction White Card, with flexibility to work across project locations.

We Offer

Your success is our success, and as an Alliance, we are committed to being an employer of choice in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued as crucial to our long-term success.

We are invested in your future with us and prioritise providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.