APAC Compensation Specialist - 6-Month Contract | Hybrid

Ghd; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

In-office three days a week

Job summary

GHD is seeking an experienced APAC Compensation Specialist to join the People team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will provide expert compensation advice across APAC, guide pay decisions, and collaborate with leaders, People Teams and Compensation Partners to deliver practical, commercially sound solutions.

You will work with salary structures, market data, pay equity analysis, and annual reward programs, supporting engagement, retention and business performance through thoughtful

Qualifications

• Strong compensation experience, able to work independently on complex remuneration matters.
• Evidence-based advice to People Teams and business leaders with data support.
• A practical, analytical mindset translating market data into actions.
• Experience with salary structures, market pricing and pay equity analyses.
• Familiarity with Korn Ferry job evaluation methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Compensation Advisory & Business Partnering across APAC and guide pay decisions.
• Provide guidance on remuneration, offers, retention risks and internal equity.
• Review salary ranges, market data and pay structures for APAC regions.
• Support annual salary reviews and reward program delivery.
• Translate data into clear recommendations and actionable insights.

Skills

Compensation expertise

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Pay equity

Korn Ferry knowledge

Job description

GHD is seeking an experienced APAC Compensation Specialist to join the People team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will provide expert compensation advice across APAC, guide pay decisions, and collaborate with leaders, People Teams and Compensation Partners to deliver practical, commercially sound solutions.

You will work with salary structures, market data, pay equity analysis, and annual reward programs, supporting engagement, retention and business performance through thoughtful