**Introduction** This critical position is responsible for maintaining the company's compliance with the Australian National Employment Standards and Modern Awards. The successful candidate will manage and execute the compliance management system, regularly assessing systems and policies to ensure ongoing adherence to relevant laws and practices. **Your role and responsibilities** * Manage and enhance IBM’s wage compliance framework and governance systems. * Interpret and apply industrial relations legislation, Modern Awards, and Fair Work requirements * Conduct audits, track compliance risks, and implement remediation strategies * Support employment contract development and lifecycle management * Work cross-functionally with HR teams on policy alignment and best practices * Provide expert advice on ER/IR issues, contributing to case management and resolution * Ensure policies, systems, and processes are up-to-date and audit-ready **Required technical and professional expertise** The role will require the successful applicant to work on many levels to assist the team in attaining desired outcomes. While the position primarily leverages your consultant and IR proficiency, it also demands data analytics, contract issuance, and HRIS transactional tasks. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR, Law, or a related field * SuccessFactors or equivalent HRIS experience * Proficient Excel and Data Analytics skills * Demonstrated problem solving skills * Experience in working with various HR functions in design, implementation, and problem solving * Stakeholder management IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.