Company: Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd

Take your next step with Hastings Deering – where our people build something bigger! We are seeking an experienced Remuneration Specialist to join our Rewards & Benefits team based in South Brisbane. As a key member of the team, you will partner with HR and business leaders across Hastings Deering and the wider Sime Industrial network to support the delivery of remuneration programs and initiatives that promote market competitiveness, internal equity and business performance.

Reporting to the Remuneration & Benefits Manager, you will provide advice and support across a broad range of reward activities, including remuneration reviews, market benchmarking and job evaluation. This role offers the opportunity to build strong stakeholder relationships while contributing to the ongoing enhancement of Sime Industrial’s reward framework.

What you’ll be doing

- Support the annual remuneration review process, including salary planning, incentive outcomes, modelling, analysis and reporting.
- Conduct remuneration benchmarking and market pricing to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
- Analyse remuneration data and trends to provide actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Maintain remuneration frameworks, job evaluation methodologies and salary structures.
- Provide expert remuneration advice to HR and business leaders on compensation‑related matters.
- Ensure remuneration practices comply with internal governance requirements and external regulatory obligations.
- Contribute to remuneration projects, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage and advise on international talent mobility assignments, supporting the expatriate population and work closely with the Malaysia‑based head office functions and other entities across Asia.





What you’ll need

- Proven experience in remuneration, compensation and benefits, or reward consulting.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex remuneration data and translate insights into recommendations.
- Experience managing annual remuneration review cycles, salary benchmarking and market analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with HRIS, payroll and reporting tools (ie Workday, iChris and PowerBI highly regarded).
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner with leaders at all levels.
- Experience with job evaluation and job architecture tool/methodologies, preferably Korn Ferry.
- A high level of attention to detail, commercial acumen and a passion for equitable and effective reward practices.

Who are we and why work with us?

Our Remuneration & Benefits team supports not only Hastings Deering, but also the broader Sime Industrial network, providing exposure to a diverse portfolio of leading businesses including TerraCat, Cavpower, Onsite Rental Group, Salmon Earthmoving and other operating entities. As part of a global organisation, Sime, operating across 17 countries and territories, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your experience, collaborate with stakeholders across multiple businesses, and contribute to reward initiatives that make an impact at both a local and regional level.





This is a unique opportunity to combine the scale and career pathways of a multinational organisation with the close‑knit culture of a high‑performing team.

Benefits

- Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance – We prioritise your well‑being with flexible working hours and the option to work from home one day per week.
- Innovation & Improvement – We drive continuous improvement through dedicated initiatives, foster inclusivity with gender/culture work groups and embrace technological advancements to stay at the forefront of our industry.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, such as our Employee Assistance Program, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance.
- Team & Culture – Join a tight‑knit team where collaboration thrives, with regular staying connected lunches, team BBQs, and an active social group that fosters a positive and engaging work environment.

Hastings Deering follows a Pre‑Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.

Sime is a partner of choice for the world’s best brands in the Automotive and Industrial Equipment sectors. We deliver sustainable value to our stakeholders through operational excellence, high performance standards and positive corporate governance. Founded in 1910, Sime Darby Berhad today has a workforce of approximately 30,000 employees and a presence in 18 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. It is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia.

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📌 Remuneration Specialist (Brisbane City)
🏢 Hastings Deering Australia
📍 Brisbane City