Remuneration & Benefits / Reward Specialist

JOB REF: WesCEF569071

• New Year, New You!
• Support a range of diverse businesses units and help deliver our divisional remuneration and benefits strategy.
• Join a collaborative, supportive and professional team where the impact of your work will be recognised.
• Get the chance to develop dashboards, complete data analysis as well as system support and development using the latest tools.
• Permanent full time role or part-time arrangement, based in Murdoch with flexible working arrangements available.

About WesCEF
Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is a division of Wesfarmers that harnesses the potential of essential chemicals, minerals, energy and fertilisers through the ingenuity and commitment of our exceptional people.
Our businesses operate across domestic, national and international markets and our products and services are essential in driving growth and transformation across vital industries.
Our award-winning Decarbonisation Journey is a source of pride for our 1500 team members whose focus on sustainable solutions to complex challenges is matched by their unwavering commitment to safety.
Join us. Together we can harness potential to create a prosperous future.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Remuneration and Benefits Specialist to join our high performing team.
Reporting to the HR Digital, Data & Reward Manager, this role will focus on all aspects of WesCEF’s remuneration and benefits practices. You will be working with a range of internal stakeholders including the broader Payroll and HR team to help support the administration of an annual remuneration program, HR Reporting, systems maintenance, improvements and implementations.
This is an exciting opportunity for any remuneration and benefits specialist who is looking to take their next step and join a highly collaborative and supportive team and where you will get the chance to diversify your skills.
Please note that our Murdoch office will be relocating to Perth CBD in late 2025.
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide expert remuneration and job classification advice, benchmarking and assessment to support the effective, accurate and timely implementation of our remuneration and reward systems, policies, procedures and annual processes.
• Observe and respond to economic, legislative and other issues which impact on the efficiency of the remuneration strategy.
• Support remuneration and HR strategy to assist various departments within the business.
• Support remuneration and benefit components of ad hoc business projects and business acquisition and divestment activities.
• Complete remuneration benchmarking and survey submissions
• Execute data analysis using Reporting Services and Power BI to build dashboards and report findings.

About You

• Previous experience in a similar role and have
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and MS Office
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (FWA, withholding tax, payroll tax, Privacy Act etc.)
• Familiar with Hay Korn Ferry job evaluation and the hay remuneration methodology
• Sound understanding of the Fair Work Act
• You will have a natural eye for detail and a willingness to apply new ways of working.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You can build good personal connections and working relationships and use these effectively.
• Inquisitive in nature, strong attention to detail and determination to deliver.

We value our employees by offering:

• Competitive remuneration including allocation of Wesfarmers shares and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Employer parental leave payment up to 16 weeks
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and career opportunities across our diverse businesses and the Wesfarmers Group
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated lease vehicle packaging
• Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kleenheat, Kmart, Target and Officeworks and Wesfarmers Arts sponsored events.

Why WesCEF
Right now at WesCEF, we are looking for ambitious individuals eager for the chance to shine and thrive in their career. In return, we offer the recognition and reward you deserve for making a real impact every working day.
We are committed to building a talented, engaged and diverse team who reflect the communities we work within. Our work environment embraces a mix of thinking, skills and experiences, which in turn helps us deliver innovation and improved business results.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We’re proud of how we develop and support our team, including offering flexible working hours. When you apply, please let us know if you are seeking flexibility.
WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs being in Kwinana and Murdoch. We’re excited to share that our Murdoch office will be relocating to Perth CBD in late 2025.
Applications close: 5pm AWST Sunday 28th January 2024.
Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.
We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible.
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