Payroll Lead

The Project

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, comprising of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has successfully secured the contract to deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

The project scope is concentrated on a 10.5km motorway, including more than 4kms of twin three lane tunnels, road and bridge construction and complex M&E installations. Open to traffic in 2031, the T2D alliance will offer the people of Adelaide an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project, career stability and the opportunity for career progression and development.

The Role

As the Payroll Lead, you will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll cycle—from interpreting timesheets and ensuring award compliance, through to processing final payments. This position requires a deep understanding of modern awards, industrial instruments, and Fair Work regulations, and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Roles and responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end payroll function for a large, EA-based workforce.
• Accurately interpret timesheets and award conditions to ensure compliance with applicable industrial instruments.
• Process payroll on a weekly/fortnightly basis, including allowances, overtime, penalty rates, and deductions.
• Manage payroll reporting, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end processes.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records in line with changes to awards, EA provisions, and legislation.
• Work closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure alignment of data and processes.
• Resolve payroll queries efficiently, ensuring a high standard of customer service to employees.

About you

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience managing high-volume, EA-based payroll processes.
• Strong understanding of Australian employment awards, enterprise agreements, and Fair Work requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the full payroll cycle and relevant legislative requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll software systems (e.g., Chris21, Micropay, ADP, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Experience in a blue-collar or labour-hire environment is highly regarded.

We offer

Your success is reflected in ours, and as an Alliance we are committed to being an employer of choice here in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing training and development is our priority.