Remuneration & Insights Lead

We’re seeking a reporting, analytics and remuneration specialist who is passionate about driving strategic workforce insights and supporting data-led decision‑making.

In this role, you’ll drive the transformation of SP&C reporting and people analytics, including health, safety and wellbeing insights. You’ll move us from traditional reporting to a modern, transparent and insight‑rich model through data visualisation and storytelling. Your blend of HR expertise and advanced analytical skills will help shape workforce planning, equity reviews and ongoing improvement.

Key responsibilities of this role include :

Take ownership of all people analytics, delivering insights across our workforce, focussing on trends, turnover, diversity, health, safety and wellbeing and engagement.

Develop and maintain dashboards, reports and analytic tools that enable business leaders to make informed, data‑driven decisions.

Lead the development and execution of remuneration strategies, frameworks and policies that support business needs.

Manage the annual remuneration and performance review cycle, ensuring system configuration, data integrity, and clear reporting.

Translate complex data into compelling insights and recommendations for senior leadership.

Drive enhancements in people analytics capability, including future‑focused predictive and prescriptive modelling.

Support system and process improvement projects that drive greater efficiency and optimisation.

Lead key work programmes including Career & Pay Progression frameworks, gender pay / pay equity reviews, critical risk management insights, and benchmarking exercises.

Prepare executive‑level papers and recommendations related to remuneration and workforce analytics.

You will be an analytical thinker who enjoys translating data into practical insights. With experience across people analytics you understand HR processes, reporting systems and workforce data. You will be curious, detail‑oriented and proactive, always looking for ways to improve tools, reporting, and decision‑making.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years’ experience in people analytics, or health and safety reporting, ideally with remuneration experience gained in a commercial environment.

You will also bring :

A passion for diving into data, uncovering trends, and delivering high‑impact insights that inform decisions.

Strong analytical capability, including advanced Excel and experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI).

Exposure to a range of remuneration models and pay systems.

Operational experience with HRIS and HSW systems, dataflows, and integrations.

The ability to think conceptually and tell the story behind the data.

Willingness to explore new ideas and approaches to compensation, analytics, and insights.

Don’t hit every single criteria? No worries – apply anyway and let’s have a chat!

About us – The Synlait Spirit

Synlait is more than a global leader in milk nutrition – we're a purpose‑led team that’s Doing Milk Differently For A Healthier World. Our Synlait Spirit guides everything we do, from how we show up each day to the impact we create together. You’ll be joining an authentic, down‑to‑earth team that lives the three values that underpin the Synlait Spirit.

Be The Difference

means we understand before we act – that means asking why, supporting each other to think differently, stay curious, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver value. Whether it’s in the paddock, the plant or the boardroom, we’re driven by impact and inspired to make a meaningful difference every day.

Move as One

by working together with respect, trust and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and create opportunity for those around us.

Right on the Mark

that means we take accountability seriously, act with courage and focus our energy on what matters most. We combine expert farming and state of the art processing to deliver high quality nutritional products to all over the world.

At Synlait you’ll be challenged and supported to grow. We know everyone brings something unique to the table so we’re an inclusive workplace, where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success.

What we offer

Health insurance cover & partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts

Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy

B CorpTM certified

Social Club membership opportunities

What's next? Apply now!

Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early.

Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.

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