Remuneration Specialist

Synergy is seeking a Remuneration Specialist in Perth WA to design and implement competitive remuneration programs. Responsibilities include managing annual reviews, overseeing retention schemes, and preparing reports for senior management. The ideal candidate will have experience in compensation and benefits, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive strategic outcomes. The role offers flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities.
Perth

The time to join Synergy has never been more exciting because you’ll be helping us to deliver on our commitment towards becoming a net zero carbon emission business by 2050.

We are investing $3 billion in large-scale renewables development and creating unlimited opportunities for our people to contribute to the growth of innovative solutions in our operations as we invest. This is your chance to help us transform the energy industry and build a more sustainable future for Western Australia.

Synergy is proud to be Western Australia’s largest electricity generator and energy retailer. We deliver secure electricity to homes and businesses throughout the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS) from Coral Bay in the north, to Kalgoorlie in the east, and to Esperance in the south

Click here to discover more about how Western Australia’s energy landscape is evolving to become more sustainable.

Role Description

The Remuneration Specialist is an opportunity in our People Strategy and Planning Team based at our Perth Central Park office.

This primary focus of this role will be to design and implement remuneration programs, ensuring they are competitive, compliant, and aligned with the company’s objectives.

Job Responsibilities
• The successful candidate will lead all aspects of remuneration.
• You will manage the annual remuneration review while overseeing the administration and communication of key programs including retention schemes, incentive programs, and salary structures.
• You will prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations on compensation and benefits to senior management, supporting informed business decisions.
• By monitoring and evaluating the impact of these programs, you will identify opportunities for improvement, make recommendation and implement solutions to optimise engagement, retention, and performance.
• The role will work in a highly collaborative team of specialists and may from time-to-time lean into other projects and initiatives in the areas of strategic workforce planning, organisational design, and other aspects of total reward such as benefits and the employee value proposition.

What You Will Bring

You will be a skilled and adaptable individual with a deep understanding of compensation and benefits, coupled with the ability to drive strategic business outcomes. You will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present data insights clearly and concisely.

Required Skills And Experience
• Proven experience in a similar remuneration and benefits specialist role.
• Proficiency in handling complex data, Excel, and remuneration analytics.
• Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits principles and Australian compliance regulations; prior experience working for a government owned entity will be well regarded.
• Experience with fixed and variable remuneration programs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills; and high attention to detail, confidentiality, and accuracy.

What We Offer

Working for an employer of choice also means you will enjoy:
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Purchased Annual Leave
• Best practice parental leave

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Every Voice Matters

Our employees have a choice to work for Synergy and it’s a choice we respect and value. In addition to our focus on creating a greener future, Synergy is committed to its ‘people first’ culture and providing an exceptional place to work where our people experience a sense of belonging and have opportunities to learn and grow.

We understand that it is important for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the community in which we operate. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer since 2021 by the Diversity Council of Australia. Whatever your background or however you identify, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.

Please email recruitment@synergy.net.au if you require assistance with submitting your application

Applications close 20/03/2025, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified