Senior Total Rewards Partner

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Total Rewards Partner in Australia.

As a Senior Total Rewards Partner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing a global rewards strategy that supports business growth, talent attraction, and employee engagement across international markets. This highly strategic position partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compensation and rewards programs remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with organizational objectives. You will serve as a trusted advisor on complex compensation matters, helping guide key business decisions through data-driven insights and innovative rewards practices. Operating in a dynamic, remote-first environment, you will influence critical talent initiatives, champion pay equity, and contribute to the evolution of modern Total Rewards frameworks. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a globally distributed workforce while driving innovation through emerging technologies and AI-enabled solutions.

• Partner with executive leaders, business stakeholders, and People teams to develop and evolve global Total Rewards strategies aligned with long-term organizational goals.
• Design and communicate comprehensive compensation and rewards frameworks that support consistency, competitiveness, and scalability across diverse markets.
• Provide expert guidance on compensation philosophy, pay equity, job architecture, market positioning, and geographic compensation strategies.
• Integrate Total Rewards principles into broader talent initiatives and workforce planning programs to ensure strategic alignment.
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert, contributing rewards expertise to cross-functional projects involving finance, legal, operations, and leadership teams.
• Lead education and enablement initiatives that strengthen organizational understanding of compensation programs and reward philosophies.
• Identify emerging trends, risks, and regulatory developments while proactively implementing solutions to address future Total Rewards challenges.
• Leverage AI-driven tools and advanced analytics to enhance compensation modeling, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
• Represent the Total Rewards function in leadership discussions and strategic decision-making forums.
• Mentor colleagues and People team members to strengthen rewards expertise and strategic business partnering capabilities across the organization.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, or related People functions, with a strong focus on strategic business partnering within global organizations.
• Demonstrated success advising senior executives and influencing stakeholders on complex compensation and rewards matters.
• Deep expertise in compensation strategy, pay equity, job architecture, rewards frameworks, and geographically distributed workforce compensation models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of simplifying sophisticated rewards concepts for diverse audiences.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, and remote-first environments is highly desirable.
• Strong collaboration, relationship-building, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity and organizational change effectively.
• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve Total Rewards processes and decision-making.

Benefits

• Annual base salary ranging from $160,050 to $180,050 USD, depending on location, experience, and relevant qualifications.
• Fully remote work environment with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Flexible paid time off and asynchronous working culture that supports work-life balance.
• Flexible working hours with autonomy over daily scheduling.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Mental health and wellbeing support services.
• Equity participation through stock options.
• Dedicated learning and professional development budget.
• Home office allowance and IT equipment support.
• Budget for local coworking memberships or in-person social events.
• Opportunities for internal mobility, career development, and long-term growth within a global organization.

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Hiring Process

• Recruiter Interview
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Cross-Functional Interview
• Team Member Interview
• Executive Leadership Interview
• Final Assessment Interview
• Employment Verification Check