Overall Mission

Acts as a subject matter expert and strategic partner in compensation, benefits, and payroll governance. Ensures Hermès maintains competitive, equitable, and compliant remuneration practices while driving initiatives that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and organizational performance. Provides leadership in data integrity, analytics, and policy development to support HR and business decision-making.

 Key ResponsibilitiesCompensation & Benefits

Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of compensation frameworks, salary structures, health and benefits programs.

Provide market intelligence and benchmarking insights to influence executive decision-making.

Partner with HRBPs to advise on complex compensation cases, retention strategies, and workforce planning.

Drive the annual compensation cycle, including salary reviews, bonus programs, and incentive schemes.

Oversee recognition and wellbeing initiatives to strengthen employee engagement.

Draft and communicate compensation and benefits policies, ensuring alignment with business strategy and compliance with legislation.

 

Payroll Governance & Compliance

Ensure payroll processes are accurate, timely, and compliant with statutory requirements.

Lead audits, reconciliations, and compliance reviews related to taxation, superannuation, workers’ compensation, and enterprise agreements.

Act as the primary liaison with payroll and tax advisory partners, ensuring service quality and compliance.

Provide strategic oversight into compensation, payroll and enterprise agreement obligations.

 

HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle Support

Oversee compensation-related aspects of employment contracts, onboarding, and offboarding processes.

Ensure seamless integration of compensation and benefits into employee lifecycle management.

Identify opportunities to optimize HR administration through HRIS and digital tools.

Reporting, Analytics & Audit

Develop dashboards and analytics to provide actionable insights on compensation, benefits, and workforce trends.

Support external audits and statutory reporting requirements (e.g., WGEA, HI annual reporting).

Provide reporting to Finance and various parties on personnel budget, payroll compliance, and benefits utilization.

 

Requirements & Capabilities

Tertiary qualification in Business, Human Resources, or related discipline.

Minimum 5–7 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years specializing in compensation and benefits.

Proven ability to design and implement compensation frameworks and benefits strategies.

Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, enterprise agreements, payroll processes, and statutory compliance.

Advanced analytical and numerical skills; proficiency in Excel and HRIS reporting tools.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

High level of discretion and integrity in managing sensitive information.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, multiple priorities, and driving continuous improvement.

Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.