Remuneration & Benefits Specialist

Remuneration & Benefits Specialist

A fantastic opportunity to join an organisation going through an exciting period of change & transformation as a Remuneration & Benefits Specialist.
  • Development opportunities & succession into a leadership role
  • Circa $145,000 to $155,000 base plus superannuation
  • North Sydney Location
  • About the Organisation:

    An exciting opportunity exists for an analytically strong, commercially minded Remuneration & Reward Specialist to join a growing organisation within the FMCG space.

    Based in their North Sydney office, in this role you will be responsible for day to day BAU as well as getting involved in a variety of Rem & Ben projects. Partnering closely with the HR team & reporting into a fantastic leader, this is a great opportunity to grow your career quickly in the specialisation. It offers hands‑on exposure, visibility with senior leaders, and the chance to influence outcomes during a period of meaningful transformation.

    About the Role:
      
    You will combine strong analytics and reward expertise with a personable, curious approach — confidently partnering with leaders, educating stakeholders, and owning deliverables end‑to‑end.

    You will play a pivotal role within the team & will be responsible for:
    • Lead Mercer position evaluations and re‑evaluations 
    • Own and deliver reporting
    • Support and administer incentive programs
    • Manage annual remuneration review cycles
    • Support Enterprise Agreement costings and modelling
    • Maintain accurate position descriptions and award alignment
    • Deliver high‑quality remuneration insights 
    • Educate stakeholders on reward, lifecycle and compensation practices
    • Operate comfortably in a lean, high‑impact environment where flexibility is key
    About You:
       
    To be successful in this role you will bring:
    • Proven experience in remuneration and benefits (3-5+ years) 
    • Strong analytical capability and advanced Excel skills
    • Mercer and salary benchmarking experience highly regarded
    • Enterprise Agreement costing and award knowledge is advantageous 
    • Comfortable supporting blue‑collar and manufacturing environments
    • FMCG or manufacturing background desirable
    • Gravitas to own work end‑to‑end and build trust
    • Curious, solutions‑oriented and commercially minded
    • Corporate maturity and absolute discretion with sensitive data
    • Clear aspiration for growth and future leadership
    Why you will LOVE this role:
    • Clear succession pathway into senior leadership
    • Pet‑friendly workplace
    • Additional leave benefits 
    • Strong investment in learning, development and progression
    If you are a remuneration professional looking for depth, visibility, and a genuine pathway to leadership, we’d love to speak with you.

    How to Apply:

    If you are confident that your experience reflects the above criteria, please apply online quoting Ref no: 4000554. Should you have queries or would like to sense check your alignment please email Eryn at eryn@tandempartners.com.au 

    Tandem Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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    Salary Range:

    $145000 - $175000

    Work Type:

    Full Time

    Location:

    New South Wales

    Date Published:

    02-Mar-2026

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