Recognition and Benefits Specialist

• Lead employee benefits, recognition & rewards programs
• Join a collaborative People & Capability Centre of Excellence
• Be part of an iconic Australian FMCG business
• 12 - months Fixed term role

The Role

Are you passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences through rewards, benefits, and recognition programs?

We're looking for a motivated Recognition and Benefits Specialist to join our People & Capability team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you'll lead and continuously improve our employee benefits and recognition programs, helping shape how we attract, engage, and retain our people.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, you'll deliver meaningful initiatives that enhance employee experience through recognition and engagement, while ensuring our rewards offering remains competitive, relevant and aligned with business objectives. Using data-driven insights and a continuous improvement mindset, you'll help create a positive and rewarding employee experience across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve employee benefits programs and vendor partnerships
• Manage and optimise our employee recognition platform and initiatives
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to deliver exceptional reward and recognition experience
• Develop and execute communication and engagement strategies that increase awareness, understanding and utilisation of employee benefits, reward and recognition programs
• Provide meaningful reporting, insights and analytics to support business decisions
• Support the People Centre of Excellence in the delivery of strategic people initiatives and projects, applying strong project management disciplines to achieve successful outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement through technology, automation and best-practice processes

About you

• Experience in Rewards, Benefits, Recognition or People & Capability environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A continuous improvement mindset and passion for enhancing employee experiences
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment Police check.

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.