Job Description
About the Team
You will join a high-performing Data Analytics team focused on wage and payroll compliance across a diverse client base. The team combines deep technical expertise with strong industrial relations and legal knowledge to help organisations identify, assess, and remediate wage compliance risks.
Working alongside data specialists, legal experts, and business advisors, the team plays a critical role in supporting fair and compliant workplace practices across Australia. The environment is collaborative, purpose-driven, and focused on delivering high-impact outcomes for clients and their employees.
Your Opportunity
As a Data Analytics Manager specialising in wage and payroll compliance, you will play a pivotal role in helping clients identify and remediate breaches relating to Enterprise Agreements, Modern Awards, National Employment Standards, and long service leave legislation.
This role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with meaningful impact. Wage compliance is not just about data, it is about ensuring individuals receive their correct entitlements and supporting organisations to build trust and integrity in their employment practices.
You will leverage your experience in data analytics, business analysis, and investigation to identify, quantify, and report on wage underpayment matters. Working closely with both clients and internal specialists, you will help uncover discrepancies, determine root causes, and support remediation strategies.
How Are You Extraordinary
We are looking for individuals who bring the following strengths:
- Analytical thinking, ability to interpret complex data sets, identify patterns, and translate insights into clear outcomes
- Attention to detail, strong focus on accuracy, quality, and precision in high-risk and sensitive engagements
- Collaborative communication, ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and explain complex concepts in a clear and practical way
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the technical design and development of data models using SQL, Alteryx, or Excel to identify and quantify wage compliance risks
- Work with subject matter specialists to understand business requirements, resolve ambiguity, and identify relevant data sources
- Collaborate with clients to identify root causes of wage compliance issues and support the development of remediation plans
- Assess data quality, validate inputs, and determine impacted employee cohorts
- Conduct testing, perform root cause analysis, and assess potential fixes
- Document findings, prepare working papers, and develop reports to support analysis outcomes
- Support proposal development and contribute to broader business development activities
- Assist in the development of internal data analytics tools and assets
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and quality oversight to junior team members
Experience
- Experience analysing large and complex payroll and time and attendance datasets to identify wage compliance issues
- Minimum of four years’ experience developing data models using SQL, Alteryx, or Excel
- Proven experience leading small teams, including task allocation, guidance, and quality review
- Ability to translate complex business and legislative requirements into clear technical specifications
- Experience preparing reports, methodologies, or findings for stakeholders such as clients, regulators, or legal representatives
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Experience in a professional services environment is preferred
Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as finance, accounting, law, business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
Additional Information
KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.
Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.
At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.
Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.
At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.
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