Wage Compliance Specialist

About Collins Foods Limited Collins Foods is an ASX listed company proudly employing over 21000 employees globally. With a vision to be the Worlds 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 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: Competitive remuneration short‑term incentive bonus programme Access up to 13 paid Recharge Days per year. That’s a 4‑day working week every 4 weeks Ongoing professional development opportunities Flexible working arrangements including WFH options 1-2 days per week. Access to a formal mentorship programme 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 PaidRights 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 PaidRights PayPrecision tool across CFLs 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 CFLs 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’s 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 CFLs 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 Proven experience in wage compliance, payroll auditing or industrial relations within a complex multi‑site organisation. Skills & Experience Strong understanding of modern awards, enterprise agreements and Fair Work legislation. Hands‑on experience with automated payroll compliance tools preferably PaidRights 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. Please note the successful applicant/s will be required to undertake pre‑employment screening tests which may include a National Police Check and qualification 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr