* Rare in-house IR and employment compliance role with franchisor-scale complexity: 5,000+ direct employees and a 50,000+ person national franchise network
* Strengthen national Industrial Relations compliance across awards, enterprise agreements, systems, audits, controls and franchisee education
* High Impact 2 Year contract with hybrid working - 2 days/week in our Frenchs Forest head office
Reporting to the Industrial Relations & Compliance Manager, and working closely with Payroll, Operations, People & Culture, franchise stakeholders and external partners, you'll help improve systems, reduce risk and embed practical, scalable IR controls across KFC's corporate business and broader franchise network.
This is a two-year fixed-term contract in a growing IR function that is central to how KFC manages IR compliance. Over two years, you'll have the runway to move beyond reactive advice and help shape the systems, controls and capability that prevent IR risk at scale. You'll make a visible impact across KFC's corporate business and broader franchise network.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
As our Industrial Relations & Compliance Specialist, you will help strengthen the frameworks, controls and practices that support compliant outcomes across a complex national operating environment.
You will:
* Strengthen IR governance frameworks, employment compliance controls and risk management processes across the business
* Help ensure accurate application of industrial instruments across operational systems, IR processes and business practices
* Partner with Payroll and Time & Attendance teams to validate rules, improve system accuracy and strengthen compliance outcomes
* Contribute to audits, risk reviews and corrective action tracking to help maintain fair and consistent practices
* Use data and insights to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities
* Work collaboratively with Operations leaders, franchisees and People & Culture teams to build practical IR capability through guidance, education and resources
* Help translate complex workplace obligations into simple, scalable tools and ways of working
* Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen IR practices and operational effectiveness
ABOUT YOU
You are an experienced industrial relations, workplace relations or employment compliance practitioner with expertise in IR compliance, governance and operational systems. You enjoy proactive, systems and process focused work over traditional case management or employee relations advisory.
You understand that good employment compliance sits where legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, payroll, time and attendance systems, rostering practices, operations and culture all intersect.
You will bring experience in:
* Australian employment legislation, Modern Awards and enterprise agreements applied in an operational setting
* Supporting IR compliance, award interpretation and operational control processes within complex, multi-site environments
* Working collaboratively with Payroll, Operations, HR or external partners to improve systems and embed compliant ways of working
* Using data and insights to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities
* Contributing to structured, process-driven improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment
* Similar multi-site, fast paced environments such as QSR, hospitality, retail, supermarkets, logistics, franchising or other large frontline environments.
* Flexible hybrid working arrangements, including half-day Fridays
* Additional wellbeing leave each year
* Monthly mobile phone and home internet contributions
* Employee discounts at KFC restaurants
* Corporate Culture Club initiatives and team experiences
* Free onsite secure parking at Frenchs Forest
* A supportive, collaborative and people-first culture focused on growth and development
WHO WE ARE
Since 1952, KFC has been serving finger lickin' good experiences to millions of customers around the world. Behind our brand are passionate, original people who bring diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas to work every day.
We value individuality and believe the best outcomes come from collaboration, inclusion and shared purpose.
JOIN US
If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to meaningful IR compliance initiatives in a supportive, fast-moving environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now via the included link.
Here at KFC, we see ourselves as an equal opportunity employer. This means it's a level playing field for all. Our work environment is fully inclusive and we strive for a workplace where diversity of thought and perspective is welcomed, sought out and developed. No matter who you are or where you're from, people from all walks of life are encouraged to apply to join the KFC family. This means no matter your gender identity, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability, life stage or other legally protected status – you've always got a seat at our table.
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