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Human Resources Business Partner - Compensation & Benefits


Company : Join


Location : Newcastle,


Created : 2026-05-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Key Responsibilities - Liaises and supports departments/ store population for recruitment of key positions in accordance with the group budget agreement - Develops and maintains relationship with recruitment channels such as employment agencies, universities and other recruitment sources - Prepares offers, employment contracts and on-board arrangement on request - Manage key recruitment projects such as store opening, campus recruitment, internship programs etc. Employee relations - Form close partnership and provide consultation and advice to management on HR issues - Equip managers with appropriate tools and knowledge to effectively manage their people in line with people plans. - Works with managers to monitor and manage employee relations issues. - Collects employee opinions and acts as bridge of communication between management and employees - Assists management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues - Maintains close working relationship with Paris HR and Regional HR HR Compliance - Knowledge of employment and labor laws in Australia - Work together with local ICO to define guidelines on HR related topics. Compensation & Benefits - Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of compensation frameworks, salary structures, health and benefits programs. - Provide market intelligence and benchmarking insights to influence executive decision-making. - Partner with HRBPs to advise on complex compensation cases, retention strategies, and workforce planning. - Drive the annual compensation cycle, including salary reviews, bonus programs, and incentive schemes. - Oversee recognition and wellbeing initiatives to strengthen employee engagement. - Draft and communicate compensation and benefits policies, ensuring alignment with business strategy and compliance with legislation. Payroll Governance & Compliance - Ensure payroll processes are accurate, timely, and compliant with statutory requirements. - Lead audits, reconciliations, and compliance reviews related to taxation, superannuation, workers compensation, and enterprise agreements. - Act as the primary liaison with payroll and tax advisory partners, ensuring service quality and compliance. - Provide strategic oversight into compensation, payroll and enterprise agreement obligations. HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle Support - Oversee compensation-related aspects of employment contracts, onboarding, and offboarding processes. - Ensure seamless integration of compensation and benefits into employee lifecycle management. - Identify opportunities to optimize HR administration through HRIS and digital tools. Reporting, Analytics & Audit - Develop dashboards and analytics to provide actionable insights on compensation, benefits, and workforce trends. - Support external audits and statutory reporting requirements (e.g., WGEA, HI annual reporting). - Provide reporting to Finance and various parties on personnel budget, payroll compliance, and benefits utilization. - Collects, consolidates and prepares all local, regional and corporate HR reports and other reports for HR planning. - Handles and coordinates corporate HR projects such as Stock Option project, New Business Set up, Productivity Benchmark study, etc. Requirements & Capabilities - Tertiary qualification in Business, Human Resources, or related discipline. - Minimum 57 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years specializing in compensation and benefits. - Proven ability to design and implement compensation frameworks and benefits strategies. - Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, enterprise agreements, payroll processes, and statutory compliance. - Advanced analytical and numerical skills; proficiency in Excel and HRIS reporting tools. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders. - High level of discretion and integrity in managing sensitive information. - Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, multiple priorities, and driving continuous improvement. - Strategic mindset with handson execution capability. #J-18808-Ljbffr