Performance & Rewards Advisor

• Permanent, full-time position
• Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
• Rewards and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events
• Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm

Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you: bit.ly/HWbenefits

About The Role And Team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Performance & Rewards Advisor to join our People & Culture team.

The Performance & Rewards Advisor supports the review and implementation of performance and rewards programs. This role works closely with the Performance & Rewards Manager and the broader People & Culture (P&C) team to ensure rewards strategies are data-driven, equitable, and aligned with the firm’s strategic goals.

The P&C team includes P&C Business Partnering; P&C Operations; Talent Acquisition; Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing; Learning & Development; Performance & Rewards; Early Careers; and Systems & Reporting.

This role will ideally be based in Melbourne, however there is flexibility for the role to be based in Sydney for the right candidate.

You will be responsible for:

• coordinating the annual performance review and remuneration review processes, including benchmarking surveys and reporting;
• maintaining the Career Development framework and linkages with performance and other people programs;
• supporting the implementation, communication and engagement of performance management processes;
• submitting the remuneration benchmarking surveys; analysing data and preparing summary reports;
• preparing reports and presentations with quantitative and qualitative insights for internal stakeholders;
• monitoring legislative changes affecting remuneration and benefits and support compliance efforts;
• liaising with external providers to support reward initiatives;
• providing support to partners and employees regarding performance and rewards related inquiries;
• participating in the development and delivery of training programs related to performance management and rewards systems;
• supporting Employee Engagement including surveys and results presentations;
• conducting gender pay gap analysis;
• liaising with the Systems and Reporting team on the relevant systems and portal (i.e. Performance Leader, CultureAmp and Hall & Wilcox intranet); and
• providing analytical support and ad hoc advice.

About You

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• at least 2 years’ experience in a remuneration and benefits specialist role within professional services ideally with some exposure to the legal industry;
• degree-level education; Commerce or Business-related qualifications advantageous;
• excellent data analysis skills with advanced proficiency in Excel;
• ability to produce high-quality reports and presentations (PowerPoint) with clear insights and recommendations;
• understanding of performance, remuneration, and benefits;
• effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills;
• ability to build relationships across various levels of the organisation; and
• experience in professional services or legal sector (desirable).

At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and the long-term value it creates for clients. We’re known for our Smarter Law brand promise. We listen. We partner. We solve.

We are known for having a culture that values people, and lives our purpose and our Hallmarks , our shared values.

Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive; everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Hear from our people about what it’s like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople

To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.

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We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Alison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Manager at ***email_hidden*** for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.

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