Head of Reward

Job Description Sydney or Melbourne Work on strategic change initiatives Join a fantastic leadership team, hybrid working Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds. We support more than two million members, with around $100 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome. Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do. Your role as the Head of Reward and Analytics plays a pivotal role in enabling Rest to attract, retain, engage and motivate world class diverse talent who can deliver sustainable member outcomes and organisational performance. The role oversees a team responsible for designing, governing and monitoring key workforce frameworks including performance, reward and workforce management, ensuring quality people analytics to support data driven decision making and developing solutions to drive our strategy and respond to insights. Report to the GM People Solutions & Strategy, this is an exciting time to join the People & Culture team at Rest as we move into the next phase of our People Strategy with this role being a key contributor in bringing that strategy to life. Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities Reward, Performance, and Incentives Develop and govern competitive, compliant remuneration frameworks and employee benefits Lead annual performance and remuneration cycles, ensuring meticulous execution and governance Design and manage incentive plans that drive desired culture and outcomes Workforce Management and Analytics Contribute to strategic workforce planning and lead annual resource planning Deliver actionable analytics and insights to inform decision-making at executive and board levels Oversee workforce changes and reward decisions in partnership with relevant stakeholders People Data and Team Leadership Manage people data governance, regulatory submissions, and reporting Define clear goals for the team that support the overarching People & Culture strategy Foster an inclusive team environment that builds capability and encourages innovation Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and financial services regulations Qualifications Experience in financial services including leading remuneration, analytics and reporting cycles. Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, finance, analytics, or a related discipline. Significant leadership of Human Resources initiatives and projects, showcasing a track record in formulating and executing HR strategies. Deep experience in remuneration (strategic and operational) and analytics. Stakeholder engagement acumen – the ability to simplify the complex to support good decision making. Understanding of financial and investments metrics. Advanced analytical and project management skills, History of leading people initiatives and driving good governance and outcomes Additional Information Our benefits have been designed so you can tailor your experience with us and include : Personal and professional development opportunities Hybrid working Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave Linkedin Learning Income Protection Insurance Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rest’s values and behaviours) Rest Stops - meeting free breaks If you share our values, believe you can help make a difference for our members and want to be part of a leading superannuation fund with a Super culture, please click Apply Now. Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion - where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best. We value the different backgrounds, lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexual orientations and thinking styles. This includes people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks. Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Funds under management as at 31 July 2025. Rest is recognised as a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022. #J-18808-Ljbffr