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Compensation & Benefits Business Partner, APAC

Cushman & Wakefield

Compensation & Benefits Business Partner, APAC

full-timePosted: Sep 3, 2026Sydney

Job Description

Job TitleCompensation & Benefits Business Partner, APACJob Description SummaryLead ANZ and North Asia reward strategy, compensation programs, performance framework and an expert in incentive strategy & design for a global leaderJob DescriptionCompensation & Benefits Business Partner, APACMelbourne or Sydney | Full-TimeLead reward strategy across ANZ and North AsiaInfluence executive stakeholders and business outcomesDrive high-impact projects including incentives and remunerationAbout the RoleWe have an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Compensation & Benefits Business Partner to join our Asia Pacific People & Culture team. This highly visible role will lead the delivery and evolution of performance and reward programs across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea. Partnering closely with senior leaders, HR teams and global stakeholders, you'll develop innovative reward strategies that attract, retain and motivate top talent while ensuring alignment with Cushman & Wakefield's global philosophy and regional business objectives.This is the ideal opportunity for a commercially minded reward specialist who enjoys combining strategic thinking, stakeholder influence, analytics and project delivery to drive meaningful people outcomes. This is an individual contributor role and will suit and astute professional happy to work at a “strategic hands-on” level.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the delivery of compensation and benefits programs across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea regionPartner with business leaders and HR teams to develop strategic reward solutionsManage annual compensation and performance review cyclesDesign and enhance compensation structures, salary frameworks and allowancesReview and optimise sales incentive and variable compensation programsConduct remuneration benchmarking, market analysis and salary surveysProvide expert advice on reward strategy, executive remuneration and pay-for-performance frameworksDrive employee understanding and engagement with reward programsLead end-to-end reward projects from design through implementationSupport M&A activity, strategic hiring initiatives and workforce planning through reward modelling and analysisDevelop reports, analytics and insights to support business decision-makingEnsure compliance with relevant regulatory and governance requirements across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Sth KoreaAbout You10+ years' experience in Compensation & Benefits, Reward, HR Consulting or related disciplinesStrong experience managing reward programs across Australia and New Zealand markets, and ideally Japan and Sth KoreaExpertise in compensation strategy, salary benchmarking and job architectureProven experience designing incentive and sales compensation plansStrong commercial acumen with the ability to align reward strategy to business objectivesAdvanced stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior executivesStrong project management capability within complex matrix environmentsAdvanced analytical skills with strong Excel capabilityExperience using Workday and HRIS platformsStrong understanding of remuneration trends, market practices and regulatory requirementsBachelor's degree required with postgraduate qualifications highly regardedAbout Cushman & WakefieldCushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, with 50,000+ employees across 60 countries. In Australia, we partner with some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver innovative property solutions across office, retail, industrial and logistics assets.Our strength lies in our collaborative approach, deep market insight and ability to integrate services to deliver exceptional outcomes. We are driven by a client-first mindset and a commitment to excellence, empowering our people to think differently and create value at every stage of the property lifecycle.What We OfferRegional scope with exposure to senior leadershipOpportunity to shape reward strategy across multiple marketsHigh-impact role driving business and people outcomesExposure to executive remuneration, incentives and strategic workforce initiativesCollaborative and highly experienced regional HR teamCareer development opportunities within a global organisationFlexible and supportive working environmentDiversity & InclusionAt Cushman & Wakefield, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.Please note applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Locations

  • Sydney
  • Australia, Melbourne

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of compensation and benefits programs across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea region
  • Partner with business leaders and HR teams to develop strategic reward solutions
  • Manage annual compensation and performance review cycles
  • Design and enhance compensation structures, salary frameworks and allowances
  • Review and optimise sales incentive and variable compensation programs
  • Conduct remuneration benchmarking, market analysis and salary surveys
  • Provide expert advice on reward strategy, executive remuneration and pay-for-performance frameworks
  • Drive employee understanding and engagement with reward programs
  • Lead end-to-end reward projects from design through implementation
  • Support M&A activity, strategic hiring initiatives and workforce planning through reward modelling and analysis
  • Develop reports, analytics and insights to support business decision-making
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and governance requirements across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Sth Korea
  • Lead the delivery of compensation and benefits programs across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea region
  • Partner with business leaders and HR teams to develop strategic reward solutions

Benefits

  • general: Design and enhance compensation structures, salary frameworks and allowances
  • general: Review and optimise sales incentive and variable compensation programs
  • general: Conduct remuneration benchmarking, market analysis and salary surveys
  • general: Provide expert advice on reward strategy, executive remuneration and pay-for-performance frameworks
  • general: Drive employee understanding and engagement with reward programs
  • general: Lead end-to-end reward projects from design through implementation
  • general: Support M&A activity, strategic hiring initiatives and workforce planning through reward modelling and analysis
  • general: Develop reports, analytics and insights to support business decision-making
  • general: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and governance requirements across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Sth Korea
  • general: Regional scope with exposure to senior leadership
  • general: Opportunity to shape reward strategy across multiple markets
  • general: High-impact role driving business and people outcomes
  • general: Exposure to executive remuneration, incentives and strategic workforce initiatives
  • general: Collaborative and highly experienced regional HR team
  • general: Career development opportunities within a global organisation
  • general: Flexible and supportive working environment
  • general: Regional scope with exposure to senior leadership
  • general: Opportunity to shape reward strategy across multiple markets
  • general: High-impact role driving business and people outcomes
  • general: Exposure to executive remuneration, incentives and strategic workforce initiatives
  • general: Collaborative and highly experienced regional HR team
  • general: Career development opportunities within a global organisation
  • general: Flexible and supportive working environment

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