Compensation and Reward Specialist
We are seeking a highly analytical individual to join our team as a Compensation and Reward Specialist. This role will be responsible for designing, delivering, and administering compensation, benefits, and reward programs within the frameworks of a global organization.
Job Description:
The Compensation and Reward Specialist will provide analytical insights, support cyclical reward processes, ensure data accuracy, and maintain market competitiveness and compliance across all business lines. In partnership with the Compensation Lead, you will ensure that the Australian business remains competitive, compliant, and aligned to global 'Total Reward' standards and KBR Compensation philosophy.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct market pricing, salary benchmarking, and job evaluation using global job architecture and external survey data.
* Prepare modeling and analysis to support pay decisions, merit reviews, promotions, and retention proposals.
* Maintain salary structures and pay ranges in alignment with global frameworks and Australian market trends.
* Support annual remuneration review cycles including merit, bonus and market adjustments.
* Provide reward insights, dashboards, and reporting for HR Business Partners and leaders.
* Administer and prepare modeling for cyclical local incentive programs.
* Assist with global mobility/expatriate compensation modeling and reward.
* Support governance, compliance and remuneration reporting (e.g., WGEA, ABS, Fair Work minimum wage).
* Act as a key point of contact for compensation & reward queries from HR and business leaders.
* Work collaboratively with global Reward and HRIS teams on process improvements and alignment initiatives.
* Ensure process controls are adhered to to achieve required governance and compliance with company and legal requirements.
* Provide input into people policies and procedures and support maintenance.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Experience in compensation, reward or HR analytics.
* Demonstrated reporting, metrics, and analytic experience with the ability to interpret data and present insights clearly.
* Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft suite, particularly Excel (modeling, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables) and HR systems.
* Exposure to job architecture, grading systems, or global reward frameworks (desirable).
* Understanding of Australian employment legislation, superannuation, leave frameworks, and remuneration practices.
* Familiarity with remuneration surveys (e.g., Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, Aon).
* Experience with Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or similar HRIS platforms (desirable).
* High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
* Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills.
* Tertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline (desirable).
* Experience working in a global or matrixed organization (desirable).
* Strong relationship management and communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to a customer service mindset.
Benefits:
Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
Flexible working conditions
Paid parental leave
Paid reservist leave
Income protection
Corporate rewards
Salary packaging/novated leasing
Discounted employee stock purchase plans
Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
Career development: online learning, mentorship and career pathways
Our Culture:
A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)
Join Our Team:
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.