Remuneration and Benefits Lead

Shape how we reward, recognise and retain talent across Australia and Europe.

At Collins Foods, our people are at the heart of our success. As we continue to grow and evolve, we're seeking an experienced Remuneration & Benefits Lead to drive our reward strategy and ensure our remuneration and benefits programs support both business performance and an exceptional employee experience.

This is a highly visible role that partners with senior leaders, executives and the Board to influence key reward decisions across a diverse, international workforce.

About the Role

As the Remuneration & Benefits Lead, you will be responsible for designing, leading and continuously improving our remuneration, benefits and job architecture frameworks. You will provide strategic advice, market insights and data-driven recommendations that ensure Collins Foods remains competitive in attracting, retaining and motivating top talent.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning the framework that determines how we value, reward and recognise our people.
• Leading the development and maintenance of remuneration structures, salary frameworks and reward policies.
• Shaping job architecture, position evaluation and organisational grading frameworks across Australia and Europe.
• Driving annual remuneration review processes, salary benchmarking and market analysis activities.
• Managing short-term and long-term incentive programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and governance requirements.
• Evaluating, designing and enhancing employee benefits programs to deliver value for both employees and the organisation.
• Providing expert remuneration advice to People Leaders, Executives, the Executive Leadership Team and Board Committees.
• Delivering remuneration reports, insights and recommendations that support strategic workforce and talent decisions.
• Monitoring market trends, legislative developments and emerging reward practices to ensure Collins Foods remains competitive and compliant.
• Partnering closely with People & Culture, Finance and business leaders to support organisational change, workforce planning and key people initiatives.
• Using data, analytics and market intelligence to translate complex information into practical actions that drive business outcomes.
• Supporting governance, compliance and remuneration-related reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Significant experience in remuneration, benefits and/or total rewards within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of remuneration frameworks, job evaluation methodologies and market benchmarking.
• Experience advising senior leaders and influencing strategic business decisions.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to turn data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
• A commercial mindset and a passion for creating reward programs that support performance and engagement.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build credibility across all levels of an organisation.

Why Join Collins Foods?

This is a unique opportunity to influence how thousands of employees are rewarded and recognised across a leading ASX-listed organisation. You'll have the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders, shape enterprise-wide reward strategies and make a meaningful impact on the future of our workforce.

• Competitive salary + short term incentive
• Up to 13 “Recharge Days” annually (a 4-day week every 4 weeks)
• Work from home option available 1 day per week
• Be part of a growing ASX-listed organisation with real momentum
• Work in a supportive, down-to-earth, high-performing team
• Make a meaningful impact across a large, diverse workforce
• Competitive benefits and a strong focus on wellbeing 

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a forward‑thinker who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, we’d love to hear from you.

For a copy of the full position description, please reach out to recruitment@collinsfoods.com

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests which may include a National Police Check and qualifications checks.

CFL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as such, all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment for which they qualify, including the option of flexible working arrangements where applicable.