HR Compliance Analyst

Cleanaway Careers; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleanaway is seeking an HR Compliance Analyst to strengthen compliance across our employment and industrial relations landscape. You will work with HR, Payroll, Finance and Operations to identify risks and ensure accurate payments and obligations are met.

You will interpret modern awards, enterprise agreements and Fair Work updates, investigate entitlements, and support remediation initiatives. The role involves partnering with stakeholders to embed governance and develop practical guidance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in HR compliance, industrial relations or payroll compliance.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, modern awards and enterprise agreements.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Drive compliance and accuracy by analysing employee, payroll and rostering data and investigating entitlements.
• Interpret complex legislation including modern awards, enterprise agreements, Fair Work updates and visa requirements.
• Support compliance improvements by reviewing processes and implementing strengthened controls.

Skills

HR compliance

Industrial relations

Payroll compliance

Stakeholder management

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

As our HR Compliance Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening compliance across our complex employment and industrial relations environment. You'll work collaboratively with HR, Payroll, Finance and Operations to identify risks, improve processes and ensure our people are paid correctly and our obligations are met.

• Drive compliance and accuracy by analysing employee, payroll and rostering data, identifying discrepancies and investigating employee entitlements.
• Interpret complex legislation including modern awards, enterprise agreements, Fair Work updates, Visa requirements and Same Job Same Pay obligations.
• Support compliance improvements by reviewing existing processes, recommending strengthened controls and contributing to the implementation of sustainable solutions.
• Support remediation initiatives by assessing compliance gaps, quantifying discrepancies and coordinating appropriate rectification activities.
• Partner with key stakeholders across HR, Industrial Relations, Payroll, Finance and Operations to embed best-practice compliance and governance.
• Build a culture of compliance by supporting the development of policies, procedures, training resources and practical guidance that empower leaders to meet their obligations.

About You

You're an analytical and solutions-focused HR/IR professional who enjoys working through complex employment matters and turning legislative requirements into practical business solutions. You bring a strong eye for detail, confidence in engaging stakeholders and a proactive approach to identifying and managing risk.

• Demonstrated experience in HR compliance, industrial relations, payroll compliance or a similar role within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of modern awards, enterprise agreements and employment legislation, with the ability to interpret industrial instruments accurately.
• Experience analysing employee and payroll data, interpreting rostering patterns and calculating employee entitlements to identify discrepancies.
• Proven ability to investigate compliance risks, support remediation activities and develop improved processes, systems and controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex industrial matters clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in HRIS, payroll and workforce administration systems, with experience in enterprise agreement implementation, documentation and compliance reporting highly regarded.

About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high-growth, ASX-listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry-leading HSE performance. We are Australia's largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including reference checks, verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

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