Senior Manager, Industrial Relations & Wage Compliance
Senior Manager Wage Compliance & Remediation | ASX-Listed
Own wage compliance and remediation for a major ASX-listed organisation
Attractive six-figure package + super | Permanent | Sydney (Melb/Bris considered)
Report to the GM Workplace Relations with genuine executive backing
The chance
Wage underpayment is one of the biggest regulatory risks facing large Australian employers.
This organisation is investing properly in getting it right, and this role leads that work.
Retained exclusively by Civitas Talent, this permanent position reports to the General Manager, Workplace Relations and leads the wage compliance function day to day across a large, complex, award-covered workforce.
What you will do
Lead end-to-end wage compliance investigations, including root-cause analysis of payroll discrepancies
Design and execute remediation programs for current and former employees, with back payments calculated and validated to legal standard
Provide expert advice on Modern Awards, enterprise agreements and employment legislation
Manage impacted-employee communications with transparency and care
Partner with Payroll, Finance, IT,



Legal and P&C; on systemic fixes and preventative controls
Maintain audit-ready documentation and Fair Work Ombudsman readiness
Contribute to a rolling review cycle across six enterprise agreements
What you will bring
Demonstrated experience in wage compliance, payroll governance or workplace relations
Strong command of Australian employment legislation, Modern Awards and enterprise agreements
Experience leading complex investigations and remediation programs
Ability to interpret industrial instruments and apply them operationally
Strong analytical skills, discretion and a structured approach to governance
A hands-on operating style; you own delivery rather than delegate it
Nice to have
Experience in large, complex payroll environments
Exposure to regulatory engagement or reporting (e.g. Fair Work Ombudsman)
Experience implementing payroll or compliance system improvements
What is on offer
An attractive six-figure package plus superannuation, a high-trust mandate with executive visibility, and location flexibility across Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
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📌 Senior Manager, Industrial Relations & Wage Compliance (New South Wales)
🏢 Civitas Talent
📍 New South Wales