Hemisphere Search and Selection – Sydney NSW

Full time

10d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board

Company

We are confidentially recruiting this General Manager – Performance & Reward position on behalf of a highly regarded organisation operating within the Australian financial services sector.

Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished Performance & Reward leader to influence the future direction of a leading organisation undergoing significant transformation.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will lead a high-performing team while partnering closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Board to shape the organisation's performance, reward and executive remuneration strategy.

This is a genuine leadership role that combines strategic influence with hands‑on execution. You will lead the evolution of enterprise-wide performance and reward frameworks, oversee executive remuneration, provide Board-level advice, and play a central role in driving organisational change.

Operating within a highly regulated environment, you will thrive on navigating ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders, balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery, and delivering outcomes that strengthen organisational performance and culture.

Responsibilities

- Lead the organisation's Performance & Reward function, providing strategic direction and leadership to a team of seven.
- Drive the redesign and implementation of contemporary performance and reward frameworks that support organisational strategy and culture.
- Lead executive remuneration strategy, governance and annual remuneration processes.
- Prepare and present high-quality papers and recommendations to the Board and Board Committees.




- Partner with Executive leaders to influence workforce performance, organisational effectiveness and strategic decision-making.
- Lead significant change and transformation initiatives across the Performance & Reward function.
- Ensure remuneration practices remain commercially competitive, compliant and aligned with regulatory expectations.
- Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Experience

You are an experienced Performance & Reward executive with a proven track record in ASX-listed organisations, combining strategic thinking with a practical, delivery-focused approach. You bring deep expertise across executive remuneration, Board governance and enterprise-wide performance and reward, and are equally comfortable presenting to Boards as you are leading your team through significant organisational change.

You will bring

- Extensive senior leadership experience across Performance & Reward within complex and highly regulated organisations.
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide transformation of performance and reward frameworks.
- Strong executive remuneration expertise, including Board and Board Committee reporting.
- A proven ability to influence Executive stakeholders and build credibility at the most senior levels.
- Experience leading organisational change while developing engaged, high-performing teams.
- Commercial judgement, resilience and the ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence.
- A collaborative leadership style with a solid focus on culture, engagement and delivering outcomes.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications, with postgraduate studies viewed favourably.

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📌 General Manager - Performance & Reward (New South Wales)
🏢 Hemisphere Search & Selection
📍 New South Wales