Payroll & HR Advisor

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

5 weeks annual leave

Above-superannuation guarantee

Job summary

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace in Canberra seeks a Payroll & HR Advisor to own day-to-day payroll coordination, working with employees, Finance, HR and our outsourced provider to ensure accurate, compliant payroll delivered on time. You will also provide HR administration, onboarding and workforce reporting to support the CFO and broader business.

Mandatory ITAR access and Australian security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll experience and ability to coordinate payroll end-to-end.
• Experience with accounting or payroll software and systems.
• Strong Excel and Office 365 skills for workforce reporting.
• Attention to detail with ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end payroll with outsourced provider.
• Act as main payroll contact for employees and queries.
• Manage payroll inputs, superannuation, entitlements and compliance.
• Support HR, recruitment, onboarding, training administration.
• Provide workforce reporting and data for CFO and planning.

Skills

Payroll experience

HR administration

Excel / Office 365

Payroll software

Education

Accounting / Finance degree

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Office 365

Job description

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace – Canberra ACT

At KONGSBERG, our people are united by our commitment to being Determined, Innovative, Collaborative and Reliable — values that guide how we work, how we solve problems and how we support our customers across the globe.

At KONSGBERG Australia, we are proud to be building sovereign capability right here in Australia. Join us to be part of part of a something meaningful, playing an essential role in delivering mission-critical projects and advanced defence systems in close collaboration with our global colleagues and local industry partners.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Payroll & HR Advisorto join our team, with payroll as the primary focus of the role.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will take ownership of the day-to-day coordination of payroll, working closely with employees, Finance, HR and our outsourced payroll provider to ensure payroll is accurate, compliant and delivered on time, every time.

Alongside payroll, you will provide targeted administrative support across HR, recruitment, onboarding, training, HSE and workforce reporting.

You will play a key role in ensuring employees receive accurate and timely pay, while supporting the CFO and broader business with payroll compliance, workforce information and related reporting.

This role will see you:

• Coordinate the end-to-end payroll process with our outsourced payroll provider.
• Act as the key point of contact for employee payroll and pay-related queries.
• Manage payroll inputs, superannuation, leave entitlements and payroll compliance.
• Support compliance with Fair Work, payroll tax and other relevant requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, offboarding and training administration.
• Coordinate HR, HSE and workforce reporting, including FTE data.
• Provide payroll and workforce information to support the CFO, BPR and estimating activities.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external advisors and regulatory bodies as required.

What you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications preferred, ideally in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Experience working within the Defence Industry would be advantageous.
• Extensive experience in payroll and related payroll functions.
• Experience working with accounting or payroll software.
• Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong administration and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Must be able to access information controlled under the US International Traffic of Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian security clearance.

Why Join Us:

We are committed to being an employer of choice. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) offers industry-leading benefits including:

• Generous paid parental leave (26 weeks primary carer / 4 weeks secondary carer)
• 5 weeks annual leave and additional leave options.
• Above-superannuation guarantee employer contribution.
• Access to the WhereFit program, providing exclusive discounts on health, fitness, wellbeing, and lifestyle services.
• Ongoing professional development, training and career pathways.

Close Date: 11th October 2026