Compensation and Reward Analyst

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Your KBR future delivering solutions and changing the world

About KBR:

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 34000 people performing diverse complex and mission-critical roles in 33 countries.

For 65 years KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australias largest and most complex projects.

With around 2000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projectswitha digital mindset drivinginnovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land in the air at sea in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

The Opportunity

The Compensation & Reward Analyst supports the design delivery and administration of compensation benefits and reward programs while working within the frameworks and governance of a global organisation. This 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 KBR Compensation philosophy. It directly supports the employee experience influences key HR decisions and provides critical analytical insights to leaders.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the role will include but are not limited to:

Compensation & Reward Analytics

• 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.

• Conduct market pricing salary benchmarking and job evaluation using global job architecture and external survey data.

• Administer and prepare modelling for cyclical local incentive programs.

• 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.

Governance and Compliance

• 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 the ability to interpret data and present insights clearly.

• Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft suite particularly Excel (e.g. 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 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

If youre ready to shape tomorrow lets get started. Apply Now!

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). As such our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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