Compensation & Benefits Business Partner, APAC

cw; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced Compensation & Benefits Business Partner to lead reward strategies and programs across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea. You will partner with senior leaders and global stakeholders to develop innovative reward solutions that attract, retain, and motivate top talent while aligning with global philosophy and regional business objectives.

This individual contributor role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in Compensation & Benefits, Reward, HR Consulting or related disciplines.
• Experience managing reward programs across Australia and New Zealand, and ideally Japan and South Korea
• Expertise in compensation strategy, salary benchmarking and job architecture
• Proven experience designing incentive and sales compensation plans
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to align reward strategy to business objectives
• Advanced stakeholder management with experience influencing senior executives
• Strong project management capability within complex matrix environments
• Advanced Excel capability
• Experience using Workday and HRIS platforms
• Strong understanding of remuneration trends, market practices and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation and benefits programs across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea region.
• Partner with business leaders and HR teams to develop strategic reward solutions.
• Manage annual compensation and performance review cycles.
• Design and enhance compensation structures, salary frameworks and allowances.
• Review and optimise sales incentive and variable compensation programs.
• Conduct remuneration benchmarking, market analysis and salary surveys.
• Provide expert advice on reward strategy, executive remuneration and pay-for-performance frameworks.
• Drive employee understanding and engagement with reward programs.
• Lead end-to-end reward projects from design through implementation.
• Support M&A activity, strategic hiring initiatives and workforce planning through reward modelling and analysis.
• Develop reports, analytics and insights to support business decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and governance requirements across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Excel skills

Incentive design

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Reward strategy

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate qualifications

Tools

Workday

HRIS platforms

Job description

Job Title

Compensation & Benefits Business Partner, APAC Job Description Summary Lead ANZ and North Asia reward strategy, compensation programs, performance framework and an expert in incentive strategy & design for a global leader Job Description Compensation & Benefits Business Partner, APAC Melbourne or Sydney | Full-Time Lead reward strategy across ANZ and North Asia Influence executive stakeholders and business outcomes Drive high-impact projects including incentives and remuneration

About the Role

We have an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Compensation & Benefits Business Partner to join our Asia Pacific People & Culture team. This highly visible role will lead the delivery and evolution of performance and reward programs across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea. Partnering closely with senior leaders, HR teams and global stakeholders, you'll develop innovative reward strategies that attract, retain and motivate top talent while ensuring alignment with Cushman & Wakefield's global philosophy and regional business objectives.

This is the ideal opportunity for a commercially minded reward specialist who enjoys combining strategic thinking, stakeholder influence, analytics and project delivery to drive meaningful people outcomes. This is an individual contributor role and will suit and astute professional happy to work at a "strategic hands-on" level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of compensation and benefits programs across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea region
• Partner with business leaders and HR teams to develop strategic reward solutions
• Manage annual compensation and performance review cycles
• Design and enhance compensation structures, salary frameworks and allowances
• Review and optimise sales incentive and variable compensation programs
• Conduct remuneration benchmarking, market analysis and salary surveys
• Provide expert advice on reward strategy, executive remuneration and pay-for-performance frameworks
• Drive employee understanding and engagement with reward programs
• Lead end-to-end reward projects from design through implementation
• Support M&A activity, strategic hiring initiatives and workforce planning through reward modelling and analysis
• Develop reports, analytics and insights to support business decision-making
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and governance requirements across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Sth Korea

About You

• 10+ years' experience in Compensation & Benefits, Reward, HR Consulting or related disciplines
• Strong experience managing reward programs across Australia and New Zealand markets, and ideally Japan and Sth Korea
• Expertise in compensation strategy, salary benchmarking and job architecture
• Proven experience designing incentive and sales compensation plans
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to align reward strategy to business objectives
• Advanced stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior executives
• Strong project management capability within complex matrix environments
• Advanced analytical skills with strong Excel capability
• Experience using Workday and HRIS platforms
• Strong understanding of remuneration trends, market practices and regulatory requirements
• Bachelor's degree required with postgraduate qualifications highly regarded

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, with 50,000+ employees across 60 countries. In Australia, we partner with some of the world's leading organisations to deliver innovative property solutions across office, retail, industrial and logistics assets.

Our strength lies in our collaborative approach, deep market insight and ability to integrate services to deliver exceptional outcomes. We are driven by a client-first mindset and a commitment to excellence, empowering our people to think differently and create value at every stage of the property lifecycle.

What We Offer

• Regional scope with exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to shape reward strategy across multiple markets
• High-impact role driving business and people outcomes
• Exposure to executive remuneration, incentives and strategic workforce initiatives
• Collaborative and highly experienced regional HR team
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation
• Flexible and supportive working environment

Diversity & Inclusion

At Cushman & Wakefield, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Please note applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.