Performance & Remuneration Business Partner

Narooma; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WORK180 Endorsed Employer

Perks@Downer

Leadership development programs

Job summary

Downer is seeking a senior remuneration and workforce analytics specialist to lead end-to-end cycles across Australia and New Zealand. You will drive salary reviews, job evaluation, data governance and reporting for senior leaders.

You will provide expert advice on remuneration frameworks and maintain data integrity across workforce information. Collaboration with P&C, payroll, finance and leaders will deliver reliable workforce insights and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience across remuneration reviews, incentives and job architecture.
• Strong knowledge of benchmarking, market data and salary positioning.
• Experience with HR Core or a comparable HRIS.
• Ability to translate data into clear insights for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operational delivery of remuneration and development cycles for Transport & Infrastructure.
• Coordinate annual salary reviews and incentive programmes.
• Provide specialist advice on remuneration frameworks and position management.
• Lead job evaluation, grading, benchmarking and job architecture activities.
• Maintain governance and data integrity across workforce, position and remuneration information.

Skills

Remuneration expertise

Performance cycles

Workforce analytics

Data governance

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

HR-related degree

Tools

HR Core

Job description

About the role

Operating across Australia and New Zealand, this specialist role will lead the operational delivery of performance and development cycles, remuneration activities, position management and workforce data governance. You will provide expert advice across remuneration, incentives, job evaluation and job architecture, while translating strategic priorities into practical processes, reliable delivery and meaningful workforce insights.

Reporting to the Head of P&C Functional Partnering and Enablement, you will work closely with P&C leaders and partners, Group Reward, Payroll, Finance and senior operational leaders to support informed workforce and reward decisions.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the end-to-end operational delivery of Own Performance and Own Development cycles across Transport & Infrastructure.
• Coordinate annual salary and wage reviews, out-of-cycle remuneration activities and incentive programmes.
• Provide specialist advice on remuneration frameworks, salary positioning, market data and reward approaches.
• Lead position evaluation, role grading, benchmarking, job architecture and position management activities.
• Maintain strong governance and data integrity across workforce, position and remuneration information within HR Core.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and analysis covering remuneration, performance, workforce movements and position data.
• Translate complex information into clear insights, options and recommendations for senior leaders.
• Identify remuneration, data, privacy and compliance risks, ensuring exceptions are appropriately documented and escalated.
• Represent Transport & Infrastructure in relevant Group P&C projects, initiatives and governance forums.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, controls, reporting and the overall leader and employee experience.

About you

You will bring demonstrated experience across remuneration, performance cycles, workforce analytics and data governance, ideally gained within a large or complex organisation.

You will also have:

• Practical experience with remuneration reviews, incentive programmes, job evaluation and job architecture.
• Strong knowledge of remuneration frameworks, benchmarking and position management.
• Experience using HR Core or a comparable HR information system.
• Strong workforce reporting, data validation and analytical capability.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with Power BI experience considered advantageous.
• Experience coordinating complex cyclical processes involving multiple stakeholders, approvals and deadlines.
• A sound understanding of privacy, confidentiality, audit and records-management obligations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement when handling confidential information.
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Information Management or a related discipline, which is preferred.

Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:

• Proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women.
• Enjoy career development opportunities, including leadership programs like Thrive and Own Career.
• Be part of an industry-leading company committed to safety, innovation and operational excellence.
• Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals and entertainment options.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.