Compensation and Reward Analyst

Compensation and Reward Analyst KBR, Inc. Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world. KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission‑critical roles in 33 countries. For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects. In 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and driving innovation. The Opportunity The Compensation & Reward Analyst supports the design, delivery and administration of compensation, benefits and reward programs within the frameworks and governance of a global organisation. The role provides analytical insights, supports cyclical reward processes, ensures data accuracy and helps maintain market competitiveness and compliance across all KBR Australia business lines. In partnership with the Compensation & Benefits Lead, you will ensure the Australian business remains competitive, compliant and aligned to global ‘Total Reward’ standards and the KBR Compensation philosophy. It directly supports the employee experience, influences key HR decisions and provides critical analytical insights to leaders. Responsibilities Conduct market pricing, salary benchmarking and job evaluation using global job architecture and external survey data. Prepare modelling and analysis to support pay decisions, merit reviews, promotions and retention proposals. Maintain salary structures and pay ranges in alignment with global frameworks and Australian market trends. Support annual remuneration review cycles, including merit, bonus and market adjustments. Provide reward insights, dashboards and reporting for HR Business Partners and leaders. Administer and prepare modelling for cyclical local incentive programmes. Assist with global mobility/expatriate compensation modelling and reward. Support governance, compliance and remuneration reporting (e.g., WGEA, ABS, Fair Work minimum wage). Act as a key point of contact for compensation & reward queries from HR and business leaders. Work collaboratively with global Reward and HRIS teams on process improvements and alignment initiatives. Ensure process controls are adhered to, to achieve the required governance and compliance with company and legal requirements. Provide input into people policies and procedures and support maintenance. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Experience in compensation, reward or HR analytics. Demonstrated reporting, metrics and analytic experience with excellent data interpretation and presentation skills. Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft suite (especially Excel: modelling, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables) and HR systems. Exposure to job architecture, grading systems or global reward frameworks (desirable). Understanding of Australian employment legislation, superannuation, leave frameworks and remuneration practices. Familiarity with remuneration surveys (e.g., Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, Aon). Experience with Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM or similar HRIS platforms (desirable). High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines. Demonstrated decision‑making and problem‑solving skills. Tertiary qualifications in HR or a related discipline (desirable). Experience working in a global or matrixed organisation (desirable). Strong relationship management and communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to a customer‑service mindset. Benefits Of KBR A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US) Flexible working conditions Competitive salary (including annual reviews) Paid Parental leave Paid Reservist leave Income protection Corporate rewards Salary packaging/Novated leasing Discounted employee stock purchase plans Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts Career development: online learning, mentorship and career pathways Apply Now If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is mandatory. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences. R #J-18808-Ljbffr