* Fun, Rewarding, People First Culture
* Industrial Relations Compliance Focus
Be your best self, make a difference, and have fun. That's our people promise. We feed our people's potential to banish the bland and be Original, all while creating finger lickin' good experiences for Australians! At KFC, everyone has a seat at our table.
Our Industrial Relations (IR) Compliance Specialist is responsible for executing the established Industrial Relations strategy within a fast-paced, multi-site fast food environment. This role focuses on improving existing processes and practices, improving and verifying supporting technologies, and using risk methodology to ensure compliance and mitigate IR-related risks.
ABOUT YOU – OUR NEXT ORIGINAL
You are an experienced IR practitioner with a passion for lifting compliance and embedding practical, scalable ways of working across a fast-paced, multi-site environment. You are credible with leaders, pragmatic in your approach and focused on building capability and sustainable controls.
* Proven experience driving continuous improvement across time & attendance systems/controls, operational best practice and IR risk management initiatives.
* Strong partnering capability across Payroll, Operations, HR teams, including collaboration with time & attendance vendors
* IR experience partnering with leaders within unionised, multi-site environments.
* Deep knowledge of Australian employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, and enterprise agreements.
* Experience designing and/or operating IR governance (risk assessment, controls, audits and corrective action tracking).
* Experience supporting detailed entitlement analysis and auditing, highly regarded.
* Strong analytical skills with confidence leveraging data and insights to identify trends and prioritise action.
* Sound understanding of business and operational drivers.
* Tertiary qualifications in IR (or related discipline) or equivalent experience
* Sound judgement, resilience and ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF OUR IR COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
* Review and strengthen IR programmes and governance frameworks to enhance effectiveness and ensure compliance.
* Partner with Payroll and Time & Attendance providers to validate system rules, support compliance, and optimise IR-related technology platforms.
* Support delivery of the IR governance framework, including audits, risk assessments, investigations, corrective action tracking and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Use data and analytics to monitor IR trends and implement targeted, proactive interventions.
* Identify and elevate high‐risk matters, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
* Work collaboratively with Operations leaders, franchisees and HR stakeholders to build IR capability through coaching, education and practical resources.
* Support Learning & Development and People & Culture Business Partners to identify and deliver initiatives that promote a positive employee relations environment.
* A culture where you can be your original self.
* Monthly mobile phone and home internet contributions.
* Flexible work initiatives, including half day Fridays.
* Additional days of leave each year to focus on your Wellbeing.
* Employee discounts at KFC restaurants.
* Free onsite secure parking at Frenchs Forest.
WHO WE ARE
Take one man with a big idea, add 11 herbs and spices, grit, ambition and buckets of heart – you've got KFC. Since 1952, we've been bringing finger lickin' good chicken to the world. But without our people, The Originals, none of it would be possible. Everyone at KFC is different. Unique. It's what makes us special. We'll always be original, and we welcome you to join us. Lead the charge, bring the spice and taste more out of life!
There's all kinds of FLG potential here! If you're looking for a hands‐on IR project to really make a difference, this is the role for 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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