Manager, Remuneration & Benefits

Are you a confident reward specialist ready to step into a high-impact, standalone regional role, in a large complex well-known global?

We are partnering with a well-established global organisation seeking a  Manager, Remuneration & Benefits to lead the Asia Pacific rewards agenda.

This fixed-term contract runs through to the start of 2026, with the potential for longer-term ongoing employment for the right candidate. Sydney CBD office location, with hybrid working from home on offer. 

In this position, you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end reward cycles, incentive programs, job architecture, and governance initiatives across a multi-country region, while also acting as the key interface with global reward teams based offshore. It’s a rare chance to own a portfolio in a highly visible role—perfect for a capable, hands-on practitioner who can operate with autonomy and pace.

More specifically, you will: 

• Lead the full annual remuneration review, benchmarking, and incentive processes across multiple regions
• Act as the trusted advisor to senior leaders, including executive and corporate teams
• Drive alignment with global frameworks while tailoring initiatives to meet local needs
• Support bid work, workforce planning, and job evaluation activities under tight timeframes
• Oversee governance, compliance, and benefits administration in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated expertise across the full reward lifecycle in a complex or global business
• Strong systems, reporting and analytics skills to support high-quality remuneration insights
• Maturity and gravitas to influence executive-level stakeholders and collaborate with both local and global teams
• Experience as a sole contributor or comfort working independently with high accountability
• A collaborative mindset and ability to advocate for regional needs within a global matrix
• Thrives in delivering under pressure with tight timeframes