Senior Manager, Remuneration and People Services

• Hands-on leadership role within the University’s HR function.
• Provide HR guidance on Remuneration and Employee Benefits.
• Salary range: $155,920 increasing 1-July 2024 to $163,716 (inclusive of superannuation).

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team
Human Resources (HR) function plays a critical role managing and developing UWA’s academic and professional workforce, organisational capability, and culture to ensure UWA’s success and sustainable growth. The overarching role of HR is to align UWA’s human resources with its strategic objectives, cultivate a positive work environment and ensure UWA staff have access to the necessary support, services, and resources to thrive in their roles.

The People Services (PS) team is accountable for developing and delivering integrated end-to-end remuneration and benefits services to UWA staff to enable the overall UWA strategy. The PS function is also the front-line of the University’s tiered HR service delivery responsible for effective management of Tier 1 HR enquiries and services.

About the opportunity
As the appointee you will, under broad direction, lead and provide comprehensive remuneration and benefits services across UWA. You will lead and develop the capabilities of the People Services team and drive development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures and related resources. As the front-line of tiered HR service delivery, your focus will be on efficiently managing Tier 1 and Tier 2 HR enquiries and services. Your dedication to providing exceptional service will contribute significantly to the success of UWA's HR operations and employee satisfaction. Employee Experience will drive the People Services team.

About you
You will have relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources with extensive experience leading and managing front line HR Services teams to deliver customer-centred people and people management services. You will also demonstrate previous capability in developing and delivering remuneration and benefits strategies, initiatives, and services including employee payroll, allowances, and bonuses. Previous experience delivering customer-centred services and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence will be highly regarded.

What we offer you
The position attracts a competitive remuneration and benefits package including 17% superannuation. We also offer a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with up to 36 weeks paid parental leave, along with work life balance and the opportunity to be part of a high performing, dynamic, friendly, and supportive team. We value professional development and encourage our staff to further themselves with the various Professional & Development opportunities available. Our beautiful and historic campus situated in Matilda Bay has wonderful onsite facilities including on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy, a gym and aquatic centre, supermarket and medical centre, cultural activities (like Laurance Wilson Art Gallery and Somerset Cinemas). Staff parking and well-connected transport options are available.

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Position description - Senior Manager, Remuneration and People Services.pdf

The content of your Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet selection criteria 1-5 (3-page max) - tbc

Closing date: 11:55 PM on Monday, 1 April 2024. 

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Therese Stralow on +61 (0) 431 869 805 or at [email protected] .  

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Advertised:19 Mar 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:01 Apr 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time