Job Description

This is a 6-month Remuneration & Benefits contract based in Western Sydney. It suits a senior reward specialist who likes building things properly rather than maintaining someone else's system.

n

The business has grown quickly over the last two years and the reward side hasn't kept pace. Some foundations are in place, but they were built for a much smaller company. Your job is to design, get sign-off on and launch three things:

n

A long-term incentive (LTI) plan

n

A modern employee benefits program

n

At the end of the contract you'll hand it over to someone who runs it day to day.

n

The role is offered as a fixed-term contract for 6 months with potential to extend.

About the company n

Our client is a high growth brand in two critical sectors here in Australia. It's fast-paced, plans can change quickly, and the leadership team is ready to act on good advice. Keeping their key people and giving them a real share in what they're building is a big priority.

What you'll be doing n

STI plan

n

Reviewing the current pay structures and reward practices

n

Working with the leadership team to understand the business, financial and operational goals

n

Designing company, team and individual performance measures, plus scorecards and weightings

n

Setting eligibility, target and maximum bonus by role level

n

Writing plan rules, participant guides and approval and payment processes

n

Running workshops, getting executive sign-off and launching the plan

n

LTI plan

n

Working out what the business needs for long-term retention and executive reward

n

Recommending the right LTI vehicles, such as performance rights, share rights, phantom equity, cash-based plans or retention incentives

n

Setting vesting schedules, performance hurdles and eligibility

n

Working with legal and finance on plan structure and compliance

n





Communicating the approved plan to participants

n

Benefits program

n

Running a market review of what comparable businesses offer

n

Recommending a practical package that could include salary packaging, novated leasing, motor vehicle allowances, wellbeing, extra leave, flexible working, EAP, recognition and professional development

n

Setting eligibility and admin guidelines, plus a roadmap for future improvements

n

Advice to leadership

n

Benchmarking and market analysis

n

Recommending simple, practical reward governance

n

Flagging pay risks and how to manage them

n

Presenting findings to senior leaders and the Board where needed

About you n

Hands-on experience designing and implementing remuneration and reward frameworks

n

Proven experience building STI plans and LTI programs

n

Strong understanding of executive and senior leader pay

n

Benchmarking and market analysis experience

n

Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. You'll need to explain pay clearly and bring leaders with you

n

Excellent analytical, commercial and project management skills

n

Strong report writing and presentation skills

n

Comfortable working autonomously in a lean, rapid-moving business

n

A degree in HR, Commerce, Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field

Nice to have n

Experience in energy, infrastructure, engineering, services or ASX-listed businesses

n

Experience presenting to Boards and Remuneration Committees

n

Knowledge of the tax, employment and governance side of incentive plans

n

Experience in a founder-led or high-growth business

n

Remuneration or reward qualifications, or membership of a professional body

What's on offer n

Real ownership: your work will shape how the business rewards and keeps its people for years

n

Direct access to the leadership team in a business that moves quickly on good ideas

n

Based in Western Sydney close to Metro.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Reward & Benefits Contractor (Sydney)
🏢 Civitas Talent
📍 Sydney