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About the job

We seek interest for the role of Compensation and Benefits (C&B) Senior Advisor offered on a full-time and permanent basis, reporting through to the C&B Director. You may be based between our corporate offices - Booragoon and Bindjareb - with flexibility to work from home also.

Your primary function is to provide support and recommendations to Management and the C&B Director to align our Total Rewards strategy. We aim to ensure our talent is compensated in line with market, and reflective of accountabilities in the position.

With a competitive and transient talent market, we see ongoing demand for analytical support, guidance, and compliance of compensation decisions for attraction, retention & capability! Changes in legislation and markets are reflected in our compensation and benefits policy and processes, and at the same time reflect the strategies of our business in maintaining market competitiveness.

Core and critical scope in this role extends to:

• Data Analysis and reporting – Keep abreast of emerging trends, conduct/participate in surveys for market insights, external reporting to industry bodies.

• Employer Benefits Programs – Enhance to be competitive, recommend offerings aligned to Total Rewards.

• Assisting with compliance and auditing of C&B processes.

• Coaching the wider HR and Operations teams on C&B processes and projects.

• C&B Projects with opportunity to be involved at a Global level, and

• Communication of associated activities to our employees

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Commerce or similar will be considered, generalist HR experience otherwise highly regarded.

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in remuneration & benefits, job evaluations, analytics and external reporting.

• A Business Partnering approach in building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent data analysis and modelling skills to complete comprehensive market relativity reviews, provide recommendations, assist with reportable requirements, employee share plan governance and evaluate positions.

• Workday or other HR system implementations, legislated reporting or stock administration experience would be highly valued.

Why Alcoa?

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do.

At Alcoa we strive to create an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work regardless of their background. We know it starts and finishes with you, which is why our value ‘care for people’ is so important to us. It ensures not only your physical safety but also provides an inclusive and welcoming workplace for people from all walks of life, encouraging diversity of thought from each and every person.

We embrace change, new ideas and promote a culture of respect and equal opportunity. Our employment programs are underpinned by diversity and equality and continue to be recognised and rewarded. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women and LGBTIQ+ job seekers.

As an Alcoa employee, you will embark on growth opportunities and can truly make a difference being part of an organisation that respects and considers flexibility whilst empowering you with stimulating and challenging work.

Flexible work arrangements may be considered, please let us know when you apply if this is something you are seeking.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive remuneration package

• Career development opportunities

• Monthly Leisure Day

• Benefits allowance

• Performance related bonus (variable)

• Superannuation above guarantee

• 16 weeks paid parental leave scheme

• Paid annual volunteer hours

• Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women’s Network, EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender Equality) and AWARE (Alcoans Working Actively for Racial-ethnic Equality)

Our Locations

Alcoa’s Australian operations represent one of the world’s largest integrated bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting systems and add value to Australia’s local, state and national economies at every stage. Our Australian operations support approximately 4,370 direct jobs including multiple entry talent pathways/programs, predominantly in regional Western Australia.

Supported by our head office in Booragoon and the Bindjareb Regional office in Pinjarra, our operations include: our world-class Technology Development Centre of Excellence (COE), two bauxite mines in Western Australia (Huntly and Willowdale); three alumina refineries in Western Australia (Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup); one aluminium smelter in Victoria (Portland); two dedicated port facilities in Western Australia (Kwinana and Bunbury); and two Alcoa Farmlands sites in Western Australia (Pinjarra and Wagerup).

Applications close
Friday 30 June 2023

Additional information

• Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.

• You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

• This position is available only to permanent Australian residents or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia. Please ensure this information is clearly stated on your application.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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