National Reward & Performance Strategy Specialist

Slater and Gordon; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paid shutdown leave

Parental leave 26 weeks

Job summary

Slater and Gordon is seeking a National Remuneration, Benefits and Performance Specialist to lead remuneration frameworks, align performance processes with organisational goals, and oversee benefits programs. You will analyse data, benchmark roles, and prepare reports for executive audiences while ensuring governance and pay equity compliance.

The role supports a hybrid work model in Australia and requires advanced Excel, HRIS and payroll experience, with a strong foundation in remuneration and

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in remuneration, reward, workforce analytics or performance management.
• Experience managing annual remuneration reviews and workforce reward programs.
• Experience preparing remuneration and workforce reports for executive and Board audiences.
• Experience in job evaluation, workforce classification and market benchmarking.
• Ability to interpret and apply Enterprise Agreements and employment legislation.
• Advanced Excel and workforce analytics skills, and experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Commerce, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Experience in professional services, legal services or another highly regulated industry will be well regarded, as will experience with pay equity, WGEA reporting and workforce analytics.
• Postgraduate qualifications, Mercer IPE accreditation or equivalent, Certified Reward Practitioner accreditation or equivalent, and AHRI membership are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve remuneration frameworks, policies and annual review cycles.
• Strengthen performance processes that support accountability, development and organisational goals.
• Oversee benefits and recognition programs, monitoring their effectiveness and alignment with workforce needs.
• Use workforce analytics, market insights and pay equity monitoring to inform decisions.
• Prepare clear, accurate reporting for executive, Board and PCC audiences.
• Maintain job architecture and support consistent, transparent job evaluation and classification.
• Advise leaders on remuneration and performance matters, balancing business needs, fairness and governance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, employee experience and operational efficiency.

Skills

Remuneration

Workforce analytics

Performance management

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor degree in HR/Business

Tools

Advanced Excel

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Slater and Gordon is seeking a National Remuneration, Benefits and Performance Specialist to lead remuneration frameworks, align performance processes with organisational goals, and oversee benefits programs. You will analyse data, benchmark roles, and prepare reports for executive audiences while ensuring governance and pay equity compliance.

The role supports a hybrid work model in Australia and requires advanced Excel, HRIS and payroll experience, with a strong foundation in remuneration and