ER SPecialist - Wage Compliance

About Veolia Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation. Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future. The Opportunity This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced ER/IR specialist with strong Pay Compliance specialistation who is ready to elevate their career with a large and varied organisation. In this newly created role you will be responsible for ensuring organisational compliance with workplace relations, enterprise agreements, modern awards and building organisational capability relating to Pay Compliance. You will be the subject matter expert on Pay Compliance issues, working with other stakeholders to proactively identify and rectify under and overpayment risks. You will advise on, participate in and lead enterprise agreement negotiations as required, ensuring that all Enterprise Agreements are configured, implemented and drafted compliantly. What's on offer Act as Pay Compliance subject matter expert Widely varied role with blue and white collar exposure Global company and household name brand What you'll be responsible for Provide expert day-to-day advice on Pay Compliance matters, including Interpretation of Enterprise Agreements, Awards, and relevant legislation related to employee compensation. Review trends and insights and make data led recommendations on ER/IR and Pay Compliance metrics. Manage, Lead and coordinate responses to complex internal and external Pay Compliance audits. Collaborate with Payroll, UKG Pro and HRIS teams to ensure industrial instrument interpretations are accurately configured in payroll systems. Ensure all Industrial Relations matters are managed compliantly in terms of Pay regulations Support the adherence to all regulator and government requests and queries, which relate to pay legislation. What you'll need to be successful Demonstrated high-level experience and expertise in Pay Compliance, payroll legislation, and interpretation of industrial instruments within a large organisation. Tertiary qualification in HR/IR or equivalent industry experience in a similar role (essential) Demonstrated high level experience as an ER/IR practitioner in a large organisation Demonstrated experience in written advice re interpretation of legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and industrial relations strategy Why Veolia? At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including: Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter. Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities. Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you. Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at . We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications. Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.