Remediation Lead

The University of Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Adelaide is seeking a Remediation Lead to oversee the end-to-end delivery of pay remediation activities across the Adelaide University. You will lead a specialist team to ensure employees receive correct entitlements through fair, accurate, and compliant processes.

Based in the Pay Accuracy and Entitlements Program at the City West campus, the role partners with payroll, employee relations, legal and business leaders to drive governance, continuous improvement and robust data

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading teams delivering payroll remediation, payroll operations, human resources compliance or audit activities in complex environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills for stakeholder engagement and remediation delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic analysis and project evaluation for remediation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end pay remediation across Adelaide University.
• Establish robust methodologies, quality controls and governance for remediation work.
• Partner with payroll, employee relations, legal and business leaders to drive improvements in pay accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Payroll remediation

Team leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Pay rules/regulatory frameworks

Attention to detail

Job description

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and...

• Based in the Pay Accuracy and Entitlements Program at the City West campus
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 31 July 2028
• Salary Range: $116,320 - $130,498 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia's future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Workthat matters

Lead a critical program of work that makes a real difference to our people. As Remediation Lead, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of pay remediation activities across Adelaide University, ensuring employees receive the correct entitlements through fair, accurate and compliant processes. Leading a specialist team, you will establish robust methodologies, quality controls and governance practices while identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and compliance outcomes. Your expertise will help shape sustainable solutions that enhance pay accuracy into the future.

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The team

Join a team delivering meaningful outcomes for our people. In this role, you will partner with payroll, employee relations, legal and business leaders to navigate complex remediation matters, provide clear and practical advice, manage escalations, and contribute to lasting improvements in pay accuracy, governance and employee experience

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

This role is perfect for someone who is an experienced payroll, HR, compliance or remediation professional with strong analytical, stakeholder and leadership skills. You will be confident navigating complex frameworks, analysing data, managing sensitive matters and driving continuous improvement.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU .

Experience

Tojoin our community and thrive in this role,you will likely havethe following skills and experience:

• Proven experience in leading teams or workflows delivering payroll remediation, payroll operations, human resources compliance or audit activities in complex environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, enabling effective interaction with stakeholders and collaborators to provide advice, guide decision-making, and secure cooperation and engagement in remediation delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice, analysis and evaluation for identifying and managing remediation projects.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply legal advice, industrial instruments, pay rules or equivalent regulated frameworks.
• Proven ability to apply strong data literacy and attention to detail to analyse and validate payroll data and calculations, and identify causation or non-compliance.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive matters, including stakeholder escalations and compliance-related issues, and drive continuous improvement through root-cause analysis and control uplift.

Ourcommitment to inclusionand diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity iscelebratedand everyone feels respected and valued.Adelaide University isanequal opportunityemployer,committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Westrongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of allages,genders,cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, andgender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible workingarrangementsand providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Launch your futurewith Adelaide Universitynow

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493478).

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.