Principal Reward Consultant

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Are you a seasoned professional in the field of rewards and remuneration? We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Reward Consultant to join our dynamic People Services team on a fixed term contract from November 2024 to January 2026 to cover a parental leave. 

In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing innovative reward strategies that drive employee engagement and business performance. This is your chance to make an impact in a team that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Develop and Implement Reward Strategies: Design comprehensive reward programs that align with our business goals and enhance employee satisfaction.
• Lead Large Reward Projects: Oversee projects from design to delivery, including the annual remuneration review and structured pay reviews (e.g., gender and ethnicity analysis, critical role and market premium reviews).
• Job Framework and Evaluation: Lead the analysis and maintenance of job frameworks and job evaluation integrity, supporting organizational design principles.
• Data Analysis: Analyse remuneration information from surveys and external consultants to develop internal strategies.

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He kōrero mōu: About you

You will have extensive experience at a senior level, with a proven track record of designing and implementing successful reward strategies.

As you will be communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, you’ll have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to relate to people at all levels in the organisation.

Strong analytical skills are a must and as well as your drive to implement critical evaluation, and problem-solving skills.

We will also be looking for the following skills: 

• Degree in Human Resources or Finance
• Advanced knowledge of modelling tools like excel
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in the use of Business Intelligence and HRIS systems

O Mātou Kōrero: About Us 

A well-managed Local Government is one of the seven priorities outlined in Auckland Council's Long-Term Plan (LTP) 2024-2034. Group Shared Services (GSS) has been identified as a key strategy to achieve this goal, ensuring consistent, high quality, customer-focussed shared services. Group Shared Services aims to integrate common functions across the council group, eliminating duplication and ensuring consistent, high-quality shared services.

The Auckland Council Group consists of five organisations: Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Eke Panuku and Watercare. 
 

We are one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific, providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

Applications close Thursday 26th of September at 11.59pm. However, please note that early applications are encouraged – Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.