Manager - Performance and Reward

We are seeking a strategic and people first Performance & Reward Manager to elevate how we recognise, reward and retain talent. This is your chance to influence enterprise wide frameworks, partner with senior leaders, and drive initiatives that align with our values and long-term strategy

About the job

At HCF, we put people first members and our teams. As Performance & Reward Manager, you will maintain and embed fit‑for‑purpose remuneration and benefits frameworks aligned to our strategy and People & Culture initiatives; provide practical advice to P&C partners on divisional needs; and manage the impacts of legislative and prudential changes, including CPS 511, through clear policies and procedures. You will lead the annual performance and remuneration cycle with senior leaders, prepare analysis and recommendations for Board and Remuneration Committee papers, and deliver insights that are simple and timely. You will embed HCF’s job architecture by designing training, upskilling BPs and Talent Acquisition, maintaining job evaluation methodology and guiding salary benchmarking. You will strengthen our recognition culture and evolve values aligned programs such as HCF Heroes, partner closely with Finance, Payroll and Strategy to land initiatives that support our EVP, and contribute to HCF’s 2030 strategic agenda and beyond by ensuring we remain competitive with market practice. You will lead a small specialist team coaching, setting direction and managing end‑to‑end performance.

About you
- Solutions‑focused and curious, with deep remuneration and benefits expertise in financial/insurance contexts and strong regulatory awareness
- A clear, human communicator who can influence and explain complex concepts to senior leaders
- Comfortable with ambiguity—prioritising quickly and designing simple solutions to complex problems
- Experienced in job evaluation (Korn Ferry/Hay/Aon/Radford) and market benchmarking

About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.

We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.

Culture & Benefits
- Purpose-driven passion_
We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.
- Wellness and work-life balance_
We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:
- 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover- 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents- Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more- Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.
- Collaboration and inclusivity_
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.
- Continuous learning and growth_
We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.

Next steps

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