Wage Compliance Specialist

Collins Foods Limited; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant operator in Australia is seeking a Wage Compliance Specialist to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance across operations. This role involves auditing and resolving discrepancies, utilizing compliance tools, and monitoring legislative changes. Successful candidates will have strong experience in payroll auditing and wage compliance, along with exceptional attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration skills. Flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Up to 13 paid 'Recharge Days' annually

Formal mentorship program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in wage compliance or payroll auditing within a multi-site organization.
• Strong understanding of awards and Fair Work legislation.
• Hands-on experience with automated payroll compliance tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of PayPrecision tool for payroll compliance.
• Conduct audits to resolve discrepancies in pay and entitlements.
• Ensure compliance with wage-related legislation across operations.

Skills

Wage compliance

Payroll auditing

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

PaidRight’s PayPrecision

Excel

Job description

Collins Foods is an ASX listed company proudly employing over 21,000 employees globally. With a vision to be the World\u2019s Top Restaurant Operator, we operate over 350 KFC restaurants in Australia, The Netherlands and Germany, and 27 Taco Bell restaurants in Queensland, Victoria & Western Australia.

Why work for Collins Foods?

Our mission at Collins is Restaurants Done Better. We have an obsession for raising the bar on what people think a restaurant experience should be. More Human. More Sustainable. More Digital. More Fun. In addition to working with iconic international brands, there are many advantages to joining the Collins Family. As part of your valuable contribution, you will be rewarded with:

• Access up to 13 paid "Recharge Days" per year. That\u2019s a 4-day working week every 4 weeks
• Flexible working arrangements, including WFH options 1-2 days per week.
• Access to a formal mentorship program
• Autonomy and independence to create your own success
• Commitment to 25% energy reduction by 2026

The Role

The Wage Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring wage compliance across all operations by leveraging PaidRight\u2019s PayPrecision tool to conduct audits, resolve discrepancies, maintain award interpretations, and provide actionable insights that support payroll accuracy and legislative alignment.

This role is an initial 12-month contract with possibility of extension

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and ongoing optimisation of PaidRight\u2019s PayPrecision tool across CFL\u2019s payroll and time and attendance systems, ensuring accurate wage compliance and system alignment with legislative changes.
• Configure and maintain award interpretations within PayPrecision to reflect CFL\u2019s enterprise agreements and industrial instruments.
• Conduct pre-payroll compliance checks and regular audits using PayPrecision to identify and resolve discrepancies in entitlements, overtime triggers, pay rates, and timesheet anomalies.
• Utilise PayPrecision\u2019s workflow and reporting tools to delegate issue resolution, maintain audit trails, and generate actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Champion PayPrecision as a strategic compliance tool, promoting its role in reducing remediation risk and enhancing payroll integrity.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with wage-related legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, and internal policies across CFL\u2019s Australian and international operations.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Operations, and PaidRight support to ensure consistent wage practices and system performance.
• Stay informed on industrial relations developments, including Fair Work Commission decisions and regulatory updates, and assess their impact on wage compliance.
• Prepare reports and insights on wage compliance trends, risks, and improvement opportunities for relevant leaders.
• Engage with external auditors, regulators, and legal advisors to support wage compliance reviews and investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement in wage compliance processes, systems, and controls to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.

About You

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in wage compliance, payroll auditing, or industrial relations within a complex, multi-site organisation.
• Strong understanding of modern awards, enterprise agreements, and Fair Work legislation.
• Hands-on experience with automated payroll compliance tools, preferably PaidRight\u2019s PayPrecision, including configuration, audit workflows, and reporting. (desirable)
• Proficiency in payroll systems and time & attendance platforms, with the ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies.
• High attention to detail with the ability to interpret complex payroll data and identify anomalies.
• Experience working cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Operations, and Legal teams.
• Advanced excel skills

If you are looking for more information or would like a full copy of the position description, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on [e-mail].

Please note, the successful applicant/s will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests which may include a National Police Check and qualifications checks.

CFL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as such, all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment for which they qualify, including the option of flexible working arrangements where applicable.

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