Payroll Advisor

Ratp Rda (Ratp Dev Australia); Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RATP Dev Australia is seeking a Payroll Advisor to manage the compliant, end-to-end payroll lifecycle across NSW and VIC for the Western Sydney Airport and Suburban Rail Loop projects.

You will ensure multi-state compliance with Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements, process timekeeping from Kronos/UKG, and support employees with payroll queries in a fast-paced, infrastructure environment. The role requires 4–5 years of end-to-end payroll experience and a tertiary qualification.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years’ proven experience managing end-to-end payroll in a complex, multi-entity organisation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, modern awards, and multi-state compliance (NSW & VIC).
• Hands‑on proficiency with payroll/HRIS platforms (Kronos/UKG, Xero).
• Strong capability in complex calculations, reconciliations, and retrospective pay adjustments.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Payroll: Deliver timely, accurate pay runs, onboarding, leave management, adjustments, and final termination calculations.
• Complex Pay Calculations: Process redundancies, retrospective pay adjustments, leave loading, and off-cycle payments.
• Multi-State Compliance: SME for NSW and VIC payroll legislation, ensuring statutory compliance across PAYG tax, payroll tax, superannuation, and workers' compensation.
• Award & EA Interpretation: Apply Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements to calculate penalties, overtime, and entitlements.
• Time & Attendance Integration: Audit timesheets from Kronos/UKG and resolve discrepancies before pay finalisation.
• Finance & Year-End Reporting: Coordinate STP Phase 2 reporting and payroll liability reporting with Finance.
• Employee & Stakeholder Support: Provide timely payroll support for queries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Multi-state payroll

Communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Business, Accounting, HR

Tools

Kronos/UKG

Xero

Employment Hero

Job description

Ratp Rda (Ratp Dev Australia) – Orchard Hills NSW

RATP Dev Australia is part of the RATP Group, a global leader in high-capacity urban rail and the world’s third-largest public transport operator. With 25,000 employees across 17 countries, we design, operate, maintain, and modernise public transport networks, delivering tailored mobility solutions that make sustainable transport the natural choice for cities and communities.

In Australia, we are actively expanding our footprint across iconic mega-infrastructure projects:

Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport (Parklife Metro): As part of the Parklife Metro consortium (Plenary, RATP Dev, Siemens, and Webuild), RATP Dev Western Sydney Airport (RDWSA) will operate and maintain six new metro stations, 12 trains, rail systems, and the stabling and maintenance facility at Orchard Hills for 15 years.

Suburban Rail Loop East, Melbourne (TransitLinX): Selected to deliver the Linewide package for SRL East—a 26-kilometre fully tunnelled metro corridor between Cheltenham and Box Hill—RATP Dev has partnered with John Holland in the TransitLinX (TLX) Joint Venture to manage the long-term Operations & Maintenance (O&M) scope.

About Us

RATP Dev Australia is part of the RATP Group, a global leader in high-capacity urban rail and the world’s third-largest public transport operator. With 25,000 employees across 17 countries, we design, operate, maintain, and modernise public transport networks, delivering tailored mobility solutions that make sustainable transport the natural choice for cities and communities.

In Australia, we are actively expanding our footprint across iconic mega-infrastructure projects:

• Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport (Parklife Metro): As part of the Parklife Metro consortium (Plenary, RATP Dev, Siemens, and Webuild), RATP Dev Western Sydney Airport (RDWSA) will operate and maintain six new metro stations, 12 trains, rail systems, and the stabling and maintenance facility at Orchard Hills for 15 years.

• Suburban Rail Loop East, Melbourne (TransitLinX): Selected to deliver the Linewide package for SRL East—a 26-kilometre fully tunnelled metro corridor between Cheltenham and Box Hill—RATP Dev has partnered with John Holland in the TransitLinX (TLX) Joint Venture to manage the long‑term Operations & Maintenance (O&M) scope.

About the Role

As our Payroll Advisor, you will be the dedicated subject matter expert managing the compliant, end-to-end payroll lifecycle for RATP Dev Australia across both New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria (VIC). Supporting both the Western Sydney Airport and Suburban Rail Loop project workforces, this role ensures rigorous compliance with multi‑state legislation, Enterprise Agreements (EAs), and Modern Awards. Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Payroll: Deliver timely, accurate end-to-end pay runs, including onboarding, adjustments, leave management, allowances, and final termination calculations.

• Complex Pay Calculations: Accurately process redundancies, retrospective pay adjustments, leave loading, and off-cycle payments.

• Multi-State Compliance: Serve as the SME for NSW and VIC payroll legislation, ensuring statutory compliance across PAYG tax, payroll tax, superannuation guarantee, and workers' compensation.

• Award & EA Interpretation: Interpret and apply Modern Awards and project Enterprise Agreements to correctly calculate penalty rates, overtime, and enterprise entitlements.

• Time & Attendance Integration: Audit and validate timesheet records from Kronos/UKG, collaborating with operational managers to resolve discrepancies before pay finalisation.

• Finance & Year-End Reporting: Coordinate STP Phase 2 reporting, monthly general ledger reconciliations, and payroll liability reporting (headcount, leave provisions, overtime trends) in partnership with Finance.

• Employee & Stakeholder Support: Provide timely, professional support for employee and manager queries regarding payroll, taxation, leave entitlements, and timesheet processing.

About You

You are a proactive, detail-oriented payroll professional with strong experience managing multi-state payrolls in fast-paced, operational or infrastructure environments. You bring:

• 4–5 years’ proven experience managing end-to-end payroll in a complex, multi-entity organisation.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, modern awards, and multi-state compliance (NSW & VIC).

• Hands‑on proficiency with modern payroll/HRIS platforms (e.g., Employment Hero, Xero) and Time & Attendance systems (e.g., Kronos/UKG).

• Strong capability in complex calculations, reconciliations, and retrospective pay adjustments.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Tertiary qualification (Degree or Diploma) in Business, Accounting, HR, or a related field (Certificate IV in Payroll Administration is highly regarded).

At RATP Dev, we believe great public transport is delivered by diverse people with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds—including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living with disability, veterans, and the LGBTQIA+ community. We hire based on capability, potential, and values, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.