OneSteel Manufacturing is transforming one of Australia’s most iconic industrial operations. As we reshape our future workforce and operating model, this newly elevated role will lead the strategic design, governance and ongoing improvement of our remuneration and advantages frameworks across thousands of employees.
Reporting to the General Manager Human Resources, you will be the organisation’s specialist in total rewards, job architecture and remuneration governance. You will influence executive and senior leaders, modernise our remuneration practices, and ensure our frameworks are fair, competitive and aligned to organisational goals.
This newly created position is a highly visible role that combines strategy, governance, analytics and advisory capability, ideal for a seasoned remuneration specialist ready to lead meaningful change at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the organisation-wide remuneration, benefits, incentives and total rewards strategy
Design and govern remuneration frameworks, policies and enterprise-wide job architecture
Oversee benchmarking, job evaluation and salary review processes
Provide expert advice to executives on remuneration philosophy, internal equity and market competitiveness
Ensure remuneration practices comply with Australian legislation, Fair Work, industrial instruments and organisational policy
Lead modelling, analysis and workforce costing to support organisation design and workforce planning
Partner closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, Operations and senior leaders to ensure clarity and consistency
Manage external remuneration vendors, benchmarking providers and benefits partners
Strengthen HRIS and reporting capability relating to remuneration data integrity, analytics and audit readiness
Lead ongoing improvements to remuneration tools, communication materials and leadership capability
Drive continuous improvement, governance and change management relating to reward and recognition frameworks
About You: You are an experienced remuneration and benefits leader with strong commercial judgement, analytical depth and a passion for building clarity in complex environments. You influence confidently at executive level and enjoy shaping frameworks that drive fairness, performance and organisational alignment.
Minimum 7 years’ experience in remuneration, benefits or related HR advisory roles, ideally within heavy industry, mining, resources or large complex organisations
Strong expertise in job evaluation methodologies (e.g., NRG, Korn Ferry, Mercer, Hays)
Deep understanding of Australian industrial relations systems, Enterprise Agreements, Award interpretation and remuneration compliance
Experience designing and governing STIP or incentive programs
Excellent communication skills, including preparing executive papers and leader guides
High integrity, strong stakeholder influence and the ability to drive change across varied environments
About Us: OneSteel Manufacturing operates an end-to-end mining and steel business, bringing together critical iron ore operations and Australia’s only special-grade billet and long product capability, to supply the infrastructure that keeps the country moving. Supported by State and Federal Government investment, these assets form a core part of Australia’s sovereign manufacturing security.
It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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