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SalaryEvery day our people provide reliable and trusted water services for more than 1.8 million South Australians. Our work helps ensure this state is a sustainable and healthy place to work and live.
Our business supports our state's prosperity and is significant in both size and impact. With a commitment to being climate-ready, we are guided by environmental goals and practices that enable continued service delivery, not just for today's community, but for future generations.
For more than 165 years we have been delivering services for South Australians. Ongoing adaptation is necessary, and our people are encouraged to share and develop innovative solutions and fresh ideas.
In short, we make a positive different to the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in every day.
About the job
SA Water is currently seeking a dynamic Reward and Benefits Adviser to join the team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering timely and accurate analysis and advice on all aspects of reward, under the guidance of the Reward and Benefits Lead. This presents an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in our organisation's success and to significantly influence the overall experience of our employees.
Some of the key responsibilities of this role:
As a key contributor, you will play a critical role supporting our People Partners by providing well-considered salary recommendations and serving as the point of contact for preparing timely remuneration advice during upcoming Enterprise Agreement negotiations.
Additionally, you will actively participate on Remuneration Panels by completing job evaluations and providing classification advice. Your responsibilities will extend to conducting market research and analysis to ensure that our Reward and Benefits practices continue to be contemporary and competitive, aligned with SA Water's strategic framework. This includes job matching and remuneration benchmarking using market sources such as Mercer and Korn Ferry. Collaborating closely with the Rewards and Benefits Lead, you will carry out research and provide recommendations on competitive remuneration and benefit structures to enhance our Employee Value Proposition.
Your success in this role will come from:
- Tertiary qualification in a field related to either Business, HR, Commerce, Mathematics, Statistics or other quantitative related discipline.
- Strong business acumen and ability to think critically to develop and provide concise and considered advice.
- Excellent research, reporting and analytical skillset.
- Enthusiasm for continuous learning and improvement, and a willingness to specialise in Reward and Benefits.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including ability to develop / understand formulas and basic macros.
- Experience (desirable) using the Mercer CED job evaluation methodology.
- Experience (desirable) or ability to quickly learn and master (essential) HRIS, salary benchmarking tools and other technologies (e.g. Chris21, Mercer WIN, Korn Ferry Pay, Microsoft Power BI).
Customer outcomes are always achieved best when delivered by a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community it serves. That's why we encourage applications from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. If you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch with Despina Livadiotis from our Talent Team at .
To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume.
Applications close 11:55pm, 17 January 2024.
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