Compensation and Reward Analyst at Kbr, Inc. in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

pay modelling

market benchmarking

compensation reporting

governance compliance

reward insights

incentive modelling

Maintain salary structures and pay ranges in alignment with global frameworks and Australian market trends.
Support annual remuneration review cycles including merit, bonus and market adjustments.
Assist with global mobility/expatriate compensation modelling and reward.
Provide reward insights, dashboards, and reporting for HR Business Partners and leaders.
Support governance, compliance and remuneration reporting (e.g., WGEA, ABS, Fair Work minimum wage).
Provide input into people policies and procedures and support maintenance.
Administer and prepare modelling for cyclical local incentive programs.
Conduct market pricing, salary benchmarking, and job evaluation using global job architecture and external survey data.
Prepare modelling and analysis to support pay decisions, merit reviews, promotions, and retention proposals.
Act as a key point of contact for compensation & reward queries from HR and business leaders.
Work collaboratively with global Reward and HRIS teams on process improvements and alignment initiatives.
Ensure process controls are adhered to, to achieve the required governance and compliance with company and legal requirements.

Requirements

workday

excel

compensation

analytics

hris

remuneration

Exposure to job architecture, grading systems, or global reward frameworks (desirable).
Experience with Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or similar HRIS platforms (desirable).
Demonstrated reporting, metrics and analytic experience with the ability to interpret data and present insights clearly.
High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills.
Experience working in a global or matrixed organisation (desirable).
Familiarity with remuneration surveys (e.g., Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, Aon).
Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft suite, particularly Excel (e.g., modelling, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables) and HR systems.
Strong relationship management and communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to a customer service mindset.
Experience in compensation, reward or HR analytics.
A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)
Tertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline (desirable)
Understanding of Australian employment legislation, superannuation, leave frameworks, and remuneration practices.

Benefits

Corporate rewards
Salary packaging/Novated leasing
Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
Discounted employee stock purchase plans
Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
Flexible working conditions
Income protection
Paid Reservist leave
Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
Paid Parental leave

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

required agsva security clearance and itar compliance.

Company

Overview

Founded in 1901

Century-long legacy

The company has an over-100-year history, tracing back to its origins in 1901.

S&P 400 Rank

Selective public index membership

Trades publicly on the NYSE and is part of the S&P 400 stock market index.

Multi-billion USD

Annual revenue scale

Generates annual revenues in the multi-billion dollar range across diverse markets.

Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure.
Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D.
Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing.
Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning.
Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities.
Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

Culture + Values

We Deliver – uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
We Value Our People – creating work environments in which every member feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, with opportunities to belong, connect and grow.
We Are People of Integrity – valuing honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity; doing what’s right for the planet, communities and our people.
We Are a Team of Teams – valuing collective achievements over individual, powering operational excellence as ONE KBR.
We Empower – empowering people with shared purpose, the right tools and culture, trusting them as independent decision‑makers who own their work.

Environment + Sustainability

Carbon Neutrality in 2019

Achievement

The company achieved carbon neutrality for its operations and business travel, verified by an independent third party.

Net-Zero by 2030

Target

The company aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions across operations and business travel by 2030.

AAA ESG Rating

Recognition

Received an AAA rating from MSCI for exceptional management of environmental risks in 2023.

America’s Climate Leaders

Recognition

The company was recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders in 2023 for reducing its carbon footprint.

Integrated sustainability into Zero Harm safety culture via 10 key Sustainability Pillars aligned with UN SDGs.
Published 2019 Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report, measuring baseline and offsetting via wind farm and Plastic Bank credits.
Supports carbon‑recycling (e.g., engineering services for LanzaTech) and clean‑energy initiatives (e.g., UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and projects like Arafura rare‑earth net‑zero pathway).

Inclusion & Diversity

33% board female

Gender Diversity on Board

Increased representation of women on the board from 20% in 2019 to 33% in early 2020.

33% female leadership

Leadership Team Diversity

Expanded female representation in executive roles from 10% in 2019 to 33% in 2020.

Linked ESG achievements—such as diversity targets—to executive compensation starting in 2021.

Articles

KBR Careers

KBR LinkedIn

Role

Description

pay modelling

market benchmarking

compensation reporting

governance compliance

reward insights

incentive modelling

Maintain salary structures and pay ranges in alignment with global frameworks and Australian market trends.
Support annual remuneration review cycles including merit, bonus and market adjustments.
Assist with global mobility/expatriate compensation modelling and reward.
Provide reward insights, dashboards, and reporting for HR Business Partners and leaders.
Support governance, compliance and remuneration reporting (e.g., WGEA, ABS, Fair Work minimum wage).
Provide input into people policies and procedures and support maintenance.
Administer and prepare modelling for cyclical local incentive programs.
Conduct market pricing, salary benchmarking, and job evaluation using global job architecture and external survey data.
Prepare modelling and analysis to support pay decisions, merit reviews, promotions, and retention proposals.
Act as a key point of contact for compensation & reward queries from HR and business leaders.
Work collaboratively with global Reward and HRIS teams on process improvements and alignment initiatives.
Ensure process controls are adhered to, to achieve the required governance and compliance with company and legal requirements.

Requirements

workday

excel

compensation

analytics

hris

remuneration

Exposure to job architecture, grading systems, or global reward frameworks (desirable).
Experience with Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or similar HRIS platforms (desirable).
Demonstrated reporting, metrics and analytic experience with the ability to interpret data and present insights clearly.
High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills.
Experience working in a global or matrixed organisation (desirable).
Familiarity with remuneration surveys (e.g., Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, Aon).
Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft suite, particularly Excel (e.g., modelling, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables) and HR systems.
Strong relationship management and communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to a customer service mindset.
Experience in compensation, reward or HR analytics.
A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)
Tertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline (desirable)
Understanding of Australian employment legislation, superannuation, leave frameworks, and remuneration practices.

Benefits

Corporate rewards
Salary packaging/Novated leasing
Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
Discounted employee stock purchase plans
Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
Flexible working conditions
Income protection
Paid Reservist leave
Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
Paid Parental leave

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

required agsva security clearance and itar compliance.

Company

Overview

Founded in 1901

Century-long legacy

The company has an over-100-year history, tracing back to its origins in 1901.

S&P 400 Rank

Selective public index membership

Trades publicly on the NYSE and is part of the S&P 400 stock market index.

Multi-billion USD

Annual revenue scale

Generates annual revenues in the multi-billion dollar range across diverse markets.

Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure.
Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D.
Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing.
Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning.
Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities.
Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

Culture + Values

We Deliver – uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
We Value Our People – creating work environments in which every member feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, with opportunities to belong, connect and grow.
We Are People of Integrity – valuing honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity; doing what’s right for the planet, communities and our people.
We Are a Team of Teams – valuing collective achievements over individual, powering operational excellence as ONE KBR.
We Empower – empowering people with shared purpose, the right tools and culture, trusting them as independent decision‑makers who own their work.

Environment + Sustainability

Carbon Neutrality in 2019

Achievement

The company achieved carbon neutrality for its operations and business travel, verified by an independent third party.

Net-Zero by 2030

Target

The company aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions across operations and business travel by 2030.

AAA ESG Rating

Recognition

Received an AAA rating from MSCI for exceptional management of environmental risks in 2023.

America’s Climate Leaders

Recognition

The company was recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders in 2023 for reducing its carbon footprint.

Integrated sustainability into Zero Harm safety culture via 10 key Sustainability Pillars aligned with UN SDGs.
Published 2019 Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report, measuring baseline and offsetting via wind farm and Plastic Bank credits.
Supports carbon‑recycling (e.g., engineering services for LanzaTech) and clean‑energy initiatives (e.g., UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and projects like Arafura rare‑earth net‑zero pathway).

Inclusion & Diversity

33% board female

Gender Diversity on Board

Increased representation of women on the board from 20% in 2019 to 33% in early 2020.

33% female leadership

Leadership Team Diversity

Expanded female representation in executive roles from 10% in 2019 to 33% in 2020.

Linked ESG achievements—such as diversity targets—to executive compensation starting in 2021.

Articles

KBR Careers

KBR LinkedIn