Senior Analyst Total Rewards

Senior Analyst Total Rewards

Locations: Campus Surry Hills, Campus Wakefield, Campus Flinders, Campus Ultimo, Campus Brisbane 2

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted 19 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R23889

Who we are?
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.

Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.

What’s the job?
We are looking for a Remuneration and Benefits expert in Australia & New Zealand to join our Compensation Team. The Senior Analyst, Total Rewards – ANZ, will support regional compensation needs and partner with a global team to develop and maintain.

Locally in ANZ, Torrens Global Education comprises three distinct education providers: Think Education, Torrens University Australia and Media Design School in New Zealand. Torrens Global Education is itself owned by an American education services holding company called Strategic Education, Inc. (SEI). Strategic Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: STRA) is driven by an overall mission of improving college affordability, student engagement and workforce readiness. Within that context, the role will report into the Director of Global Compensation, based in the U.S., and will have a dotted line to our Vice President People and Talent ANZ.

Type of Person We Are Looking For:
You'll enjoy overcoming challenges and will bring exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills to the table. With a proven history of thriving as a business partner, you'll confidently navigate discussions on remuneration strategies with stakeholders across all levels. You’ll also possess strong understanding of regional regulatory requirements and ensure our compliance. This role demands flexibility to attend occasional early or late meetings due to time zone differences. You will be capable of working independently, taking full ownership of the Total Rewards position for ANZ. You’re eager to grow in your career and looking ahead, you'll lead the strategic vision for ANZ, driving change and innovation. Your ability to communicate effectively and spearhead transformational initiatives will be key to your success in this role.

This role could be attached to any of our campuses – Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne or Brisbane. We offer flexible working arrangements with a hybrid office and home working model. The position is full time permanent.

Day-to-day accountabilities:
This is a stand-alone role that has been rescoped to fit the needs of the business as part of a global entity. The role involves managing various aspects of remuneration programs and total rewards initiatives including:

• Remuneration Programs Implementation: Enhance regional remuneration frameworks, conduct job evaluations, surveys and audits, assessing their impact on organisation strategy.


• Total Rewards Expertise: Advise on total rewards initiatives - Compensation Management, Benefits Administration, Performance & Recognition and Compliance & Reporting.


• Data Analytics: Use data analysis to present and offer solutions to complex challenges to leadership and influence decisions.


• Guidance and Support: Provide the HR team and people leaders with guidance on remuneration initiatives.


• Policy Development and Training: Develop and communicate internal pay policies that reflect best practice, and training relevant material effectively.


• Market Intelligence: Establish and maintain tools for market analysis to ensure competitive remunerations strategies.


• Compliance: Keep up with current and evolving regional regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and completing regular audits.


• Annual Remuneration Review: Lead and execute the annual review process.


• Working collaboratively: With HR team in ANZ and SEI Total Rewards team in US.


• Education: To transition ANZ business to new global framework over the next 24 months.


• Influence: Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of key stakeholders across the ANZ and SEI business.

You will come with:
4-6 years of experience administering annual compensation processes in a global or multi-region environment. (Preferably experience working as part of a Global Total Rewards team). Strong experience in Australian/New Zealand remuneration design and communication. Understanding of Benefits Administration. Experience in Compliance & Reporting. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional demonstrated communication skills. In-depth understanding of legislation related to remuneration and superannuation. Strong data literacy with ability to summarise and present insights and business cases. Demonstrated experience running an automated annual remuneration review within a HRIS – Workday experience desirable. Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint. CCP or equivalent certification is a plus.

Why join us?
Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

What we offer:
We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you’ll benefit from:

• Study free in a course/degree related to your position.


• Flexible working conditions, allowing you to work remotely and from a campus near you.


• Access to internal opportunities - Be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisation.


• Growth and career opportunities.

Hiring process:
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. If you want to know more, or need assistance or accommodation during the recruiting phase, please contact Maur Bell, Talent Acquisition Manager.

To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit our blog.

We’d love to hear from you.

Applications close: We will review applications as they are received.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department.

About Us:
As the country’s newest and fastest-growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. Working with us is all about working alongside over 2000 professionals passionate about career and purpose. Our staff across our campuses and head office are united by our central ethos to Be Good – by committing to a better way of doing business.