ER Specialist - Wage Compliance

Peoplecorp HR Recruitment Specialists; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Mid-Senior level Employee Relations Consultant in Sydney. You will drive compliance efforts and support policy governance. The ideal candidate has strong payroll experience and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. This role offers a competitive salary range of A$140,000–A$165,000 annually with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in employee relations and payroll compliance.
• Strong analytical skills to support remediation projects.
• Ability to translate complex guidelines into clear guidance.

Responsibilities

• Review payroll records for compliance efforts.
• Update ER policies and documents.
• Coordinate compliance initiatives and assist in policy updates.

Skills

Strong experience in payroll compliance

Strong stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Job description

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Base pay range

A$140,000.00/yr - A$165,000.00/yr

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Senior Recruitment Consultant at Peoplecorp HR Recruitment

Join a renowned financial services organisation and become an integral part of their well-established Employee Relations team

• Strong experience in payroll compliance and remediation
• Opportunity for gowth and development
• Based in Sydney CBD with hybrid working

THE ORGANISATION

Our client is a well-known global financial services organisation with a workforce of approximately 10,000 employees. Renowned for their deeply embedded values and strong commitment to internal growth and career progression, they offer a supportive and high-performing environment. With a well-established HR and ER function, they are now seeking a motivated and capable individual to join their expanding Policy, Governance, and Compliance team to support across pay compliance and remediation.

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Employee Relation Lead, you will work collaboratively in a team to:

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct reviews of payroll records, payslips, and time and attendance data to support payroll compliance efforts.
• Take ownership of ER policy updates, driving continuous improvement and partnering with PP&R content owners to ensure all documents remain current and compliant.
• Play a key role in shaping and embedding governance frameworks that uphold compliance with legislative requirements, enterprise agreements, employment terms, and internal policies.
• Oversee and coordinate compliance initiatives tied to the organisation’s legal and policy obligations.
• Assist in rolling out changes linked to updated employment agreements, legislation, or internal policy shifts.
• Help build robust reporting tools and support the ER Advisory team in mapping and standardising employee relations processes across both Australia and New Zealand

THE CRITERIA

We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual with strong experience in employee relations, payroll compliance, and policy governance. You’ll be comfortable working with data and Excel to support remediation projects and have a sharp analytical mindset. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills—both written and verbal—are essential, particularly when translating complex industrial instruments into clear guidance for employees and managers. You’ll be polished, adaptable, and confident navigating a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment.

At Peoplecorp, we are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in every recruitment process. We believe that a rich variety of perspectives drives innovation and success. We actively seek candidates from all backgrounds and encourage individuals of all races, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply.

For more information on this role, please contact Rachel Stevenson at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Human Resources

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