Head of Performance and Reward

**How does 5 weeks leave per year, an impactful career that you’ll truly love, and working for a great organisation that empowers wellbeing sound like to you?**

**A new adventure awaits**

At Zurich we’re on a journey towards a brighter futureA brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.

This exciting adventure will drive positive impact. So, if you want to be part of a values led organisation, that is a leader in the insurance industry with a track record of making a real difference and continuously taking steps toward a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet read on

**Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference**

Work is something you do, not only somewhere you go. The way we work continues to evolve and at Zurich we are committed to creating ways of working that ensure you are helping to create a brighter future. It’s important to know, what you do matters.

As the Head of Performance and Reward, reporting to the Head of People and Culture, you will work closely with Senior HR Business Partners, COE’s, and the business, in the development of the Reward strategy and the delivery of specialist services.

You will research, design, develop, and implement performance management and compensation programs for employees, ensuring internal equity and competitiveness with the external market. Additionally, you will provide remuneration analysis and advice and manage associated operational activities in the area of performance management, benchmarking, salary positioning, job evaluation, incentives and benefits.

**Important to your success - let's grow together**
- Relevant tertiary qualifications with extensive experience in a Reward Manager role.
- Expert knowledge of the external market best practice and regulations in the Reward & Benefits area.
- Solid understanding of Remuneration policy and processes including benchmarking, job evaluation, salary setting and management of incentive plans.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to seamlessly transition from strategic thought leadership to operational delivery.
- Experience in a global organisation and a track record of delivering change in a complex environment.
- Data driven with the ability to use data and insights to support business decisions.

**Belong. Zurich is here to support you**

There are so many reasons why Zurich is a great place to be, but here are just a few:
5 weeks leave per year for permanent staff through our new Z leave initiative, 15 days personal/carer’s leave (empowering our people to manage their own wellbeing); Grow, and thrive in your career (we support and encourage it) with award winning training programs; Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; Explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate and make a positive difference beyond your role; Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier, AUD$500 annual wellbeing payment, AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your WFH set up (flex work - hybrid working), and other great benefits through our Shine portal; Access to Family Care (parental leave); Volunteer; Work in our state-of-the-art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office); and dress for your day. We also plant a tree for every new employee - one of many local initiatives driving our contribution to ambitious global sustainability targets

We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong and thrive.