Time and Attendance Officer
Date Posted: 16 Oct ****
About the Role
JBS Townsville is currently seeking a Time & Attendance Officer to join the HR team in a newly rescoped position. Reporting to the Site HR Manager, this role is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of employee time and attendance (T&A;) information across the site.
Working closely with employees, managers and the wider HR team, you will use Kronos to review employee schedules, start and finish times, leave requests and incomplete transactions, ensuring information is processed accurately and within required payroll deadlines. You will also respond to employee queries, assist managers with T&A; processes, provide Kronos training and support, maintain employee records and entitlements, and elevate payroll or attendance issues where required.
This is a detail-focused role where accuracy, confidentiality and the ability to work to strict deadlines are essential. You will also need to interpret and apply relevant Awards and Enterprise Agreements to help ensure employee entitlements and attendance information are processed correctly.
About You
We are looking for someone who is organised, accurate and comfortable working with detailed information. You will ideally bring:
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines
Experience maintaining records, files and databases
Strong communication skills and the confidence to assist employees and managers with queries
Sound computer skills and the ability to learn new systems
Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion and confidentiality




Previous experience with SAP and/or Kronos is preferred but not essential
Experience working with payroll, time and attendance, HR admin or interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements would be highly regarded
Why Join JBS?
Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shop
Long-term technical training and career development opportunities with a global organisation
Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates, including support with transport, flights or short-term accommodation
Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands including R.M. Williams and Ariat
Corporate discounts with Australian Super, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance
Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire, CommBank and Dell Technologies, Specsavers and Telstra
Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline
Novated leasing options (eligibility criteria apply)
Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card – Australia's premier member advantages program
Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland's world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville Plant is JBS Australia's most northern operation. Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area, including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef. The plant employs approximately 500 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day.
Whether you already have experience in time and attendance, payroll or HR administration, or you're looking to build your career in this space, we'd love to hear from you.
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