Sharp & Carter is partnering with a leading industrial engineering and construction firm to find an experienced Remuneration and Benefits Manager for an initial 3-month contract with capacity for extension.
This is a pivotal senior leadership opportunity within the People & Culture function, playing a critical role in shaping their compensation and benefits strategy to attract, retain, and motivate their diverse workforce. Reporting directly to the EGM and managing a small team, this role is central to ensuring remuneration and benefits programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with corporate strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end management and optimisation of the company's remuneration and benefits programs and policies, ensuring competitive and equity objectives are met.
* Provide expert governance and guidance on the implementation of the remuneration strategy across divisions, directly supporting employee attraction, motivation, and retention.
* Act as the critical interface between the company and the Group's Remuneration and Benefits team, ensuring consistency and appropriate representation for the organisation.
* Oversee, continuously review, and optimise the benefits structure to meet the company's needs, maximise employee benefits, and deliver a strong return on investment.
* Conduct comprehensive analysis of competitor remuneration and benefits information to ensure the ongoing competitiveness of the company's practices.
* Lead key remuneration processes, including the annual remuneration and bonus review, and oversee the remuneration approvals process.
* Drive continuous business process improvements related to remuneration and reporting, leveraging data analytics and technology for process optimisation.
* Lead the management of the company's superannuation arrangements and oversee people reporting and analytics to ensure accurate insights for leaders.
* Provide training and guidance to the broader P&C team on remuneration processes and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and ethical standards.
About You
You are a strategic, highly analytical, and influential people leader who thrives in complex, service-based environments. You bring:
* A minimum of 10 years experience in remuneration roles or similar, coupled with a relevant degree qualification.
* Desirable sector experience in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, or Services.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and engage diverse stakeholders across all levels of an organisation, including senior leadership and external partners.
* Proven proficiency in leveraging technology and data analytics (including experience with large datasets and PowerBI) to deliver fit-for-purpose business solutions and reporting.
* A detail-focused, proactive, energetic, and committed approach, with strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of financial models related to remuneration and benefits.
What's on Offer
* The opportunity to lead and shape the remuneration and benefits strategy for a significant diversified services company.
* A senior and influential role within the People & Culture team, with direct reports and a broad scope of responsibility.
* A collaborative and innovative environment within a broader Group structure.
* The chance to make a meaningful impact on employee attraction, retention, and overall organisational performance.
* Professional development opportunities within a dynamic industry leader.