Pay & Leave Specialist
Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 6-9 Years
Conventional Energy
Introduction
On behalf of the client, we are recruiting for an HR Compliance & Projects Specialist with a major oil & gas operator, focused on pay, leave and system improvements. This is a 12 month contract opportunity with the option of a 4 day working week.
What are you going to do
Regulatory Compliance and Technical Expertise
- Interpret and apply legislation including the Fair Work Act, WA Long Service Leave Act, and relevant Enterprise Agreements
- Support audit and remediation projects
- Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory changes such as payday superannuation
- Act as the key HR SME for pay and leave impacting policy and benefit reviews
Change and Project Management
- Drive process improvement initiatives and system enhancements (mostly across platforms such as Workday, Service Now and Power Apps) to align with policy, reduce manual interventions and strengthen compliance.
- Support cross-functional projects in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and IT to resolve systemic issues and implement sustainable solutions
Employee Communication and Engagement
- Respond to employee queries with clarity, ensuring understanding of entitlements and processes
- Develop and deliver communications around policy changes, audit and remediation outcomes, and benefit updates
- Partner with HRBPs and leaders to support workforce education and engagement on pay and leave matters
Essential skills and knowledge
- Proven ability to manage projects and support change initiatives across cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication skills with a focus on employee experience and stakeholder engagement
- Some experience in payroll operations within a complex organisational environment (resources experience highly desired)
- Strong understanding of Australian employment and payroll legislation and industrial instruments
- Experience with Workday, payroll systems, and data analysis tools including Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive resolution
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Collaborative team player and ability to influence without authority
What we offer
- Excellent negotiable day rate!
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
About Brunel
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs,E: m.hobbs@brunel.net / Mb: 0413 434 050
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