Payroll Advisor – High-Volume, Infrastructure Project

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

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.