Jeremy Power

Experience

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  Telstra

  Jun 2012 - Apr 2021

  In this role, I enhanced governance and risk controls in the employee incentive framework, leveraging Power BI to provide critical analytics and insights for senior executives. My focus on risk detection led to identifying fraud and gamification in sales targets, strengthening internal controls and compliance. I effectively managed incentive budgets and exceptions, led annual incentive reviews, and executed audit checks to maintain integrity and accuracy in incentive plans.By redesigning quarterly reporting, I ensured timely and precise payments, reducing errors and improving data quality. These initiatives established a data-driven culture, enhanced stakeholder engagement, and elevated governance standards, positioning the organisation for sustained compliance and operational excellence. Show less In this role, I managed a $2M overpayment liability, directing a team to address overpayments and partnering with the Legal Team to investigate and recover fraudulent claims. I also oversaw the accurate and timely processing of an $80M fortnightly payroll, including board member payments, and maintained strong relationships with external payroll providers to uphold service quality and compliance standards.Additionally, I led governance on paid parental leave schemes, supported compliance and audit initiatives, and contributed to enhanced data accuracy in payroll operations. By relocating and training partner teams in Manila on HR and payroll processes, I ensured consistent, risk-aware practices and strengthened our global operational framework. Show less I strengthened HR systems, policies, and processes by identifying areas for continuous improvement and implementing risk-aware solutions. As a key advisor to employees and managers, I coached them on navigating our Self Help support site, delivering expert payroll and HR guidance, and offering technical system support.Additionally, I managed HR case management requests, coordinated training sessions, and maintained the HR Direct Intranet to ensure accurate, compliant, and up-to-date information. These efforts contributed to improved HR operations, enhanced data accuracy, and closer alignment with company policies and legal obligations. Show less

  • Incentives Specialist

    Nov 2017 - Apr 2021

  • Payroll Analyst

    May 2016 - Oct 2017

  • Human Resource Management Consultant

    Jun 2012 - Apr 2016
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  Australia Post

  Apr 2021 - now

  I lead compliance, risk management, and governance initiatives to ensure alignment with both organisational and legislative standards. Acting as the central point of contact for risk-related matters, I utilise Protecht and established risk frameworks to monitor and report obligations, collaborating with key stakeholders to devise impactful solutions. My role also involves training cross-functional teams on compliance and risk topics, and partnering with Internal Audit to expand audit scopes into critical risk areas.Achievements include enhancing governance risk controls, streamlining processes for greater operational efficiency, and embedding a data-driven culture to strengthen compliance and data quality. Through stakeholder engagement and the integration of technical solutions, I ensure that risk insights translate into tangible, value-added improvements. This holistic approach positions me to effectively drive risk management, controls oversight, and compliance excellence in any complex environment Show less In this role, I led and managed the audit function to strengthen governance and risk management across sales incentive schemes, ensuring they aligned with overarching business objectives. Drawing on audit insights and strategic financial planning, I spearheaded process improvements that enhanced the efficiency and accuracy of payments.Key responsibilities included managing Sales Standards Gateways, coordinating annual and quarterly reviews, and delivering data-driven insights through in-depth analysis. By expanding audit scopes to critical risk areas, I ensured compliance and governance were embedded throughout the organisation. Additionally, I developed audit tracking systems and dashboard analytics to provide stakeholders with transparent, actionable reporting.Notable accomplishments involved strengthening governance risk controls, optimising audit functions, and streamlining processes to improve incentive scheme effectiveness. My efforts also included leading stakeholder engagement, managing technical solutions, and establishing new processes that elevated data quality and compliance. These initiatives collectively reinforced a robust risk culture and contributed to measurable operational efficiencies. Show less

  • Governance Manager

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Governance & Improvements Manager

    Apr 2021 - Dec 2022