Part-Time Compensation & Benefits Coordinator

At L'Occitane en Provence, we are committed to creating a workplace where people thrive while making a positive impact. As a certified B Corp, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Coordinator to join our People & Culture team. The Compensation & Benefits Coordinator is responsible for the delivery, administration of payroll support and people data processes across Australia and New Zealand.

This role supports payroll governance and reporting and maintains high-quality HR data integrity across systems. Working closely with the Compensation & Benefits Specialist, this role also plays a key backup function during payroll cycles, annual remuneration reviews, and key reporting periods.

This is a part-time position, and the successful candidate will be required to work 15 hours per week across three days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9:00am to 3:00pm, including a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Management

• Support the design, implementation, and administration of compensation frameworks, salary structures, and pay review processes.
• Work with C&B Specialist to coordinate annual remuneration review cycles, including data preparation, modelling, and reporting.
• Assist with salary benchmarking activities and market data analysis to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Ensure compensation data accuracy, governance, and compliance with company policies and legislation.

Benefits Administration

• Support the administration of employee benefits programs across Australia and New Zealand.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure timely updates in HRIS and provider systems.
• Act as a key point of contact for employee and vendor queries relating to benefits.

Payroll Support & Governance

• Act as a backup for payroll cycles, ensuring continuity during absences or peak periods.
• Review and maintain payroll inputs such as new starters, terminations, leave, and remuneration changes.
• Support payroll compliance, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Liaise with Payroll provider to resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy.

People Data & Analytics

• Maintain and enhance compensation, benefits, and workforce reporting dashboards.
• Analyse people data to identify trends, risks, and insights to support business decision-making.

HR Systems & Data Integrity

• Maintain accurate compensation, benefits, and payroll data within HRIS and related systems.
• Conduct regular data audits to ensure integrity, consistency, and compliance.

Compliance & Risk

• Ensure compensation and benefits practices comply with relevant employment legislation and internal policies.
• Support internal and external audit requirements related to payroll, compensation, and employee data.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive remuneration and employee information.

Project & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to compensation and benefits projects, including annual WGEA, annual budgeting processes and quarterly reforecasts.
• Support automation and efficiency initiatives across payroll and reporting processes, being forward thinking with AI initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve employee experience and operational effectiveness.
• Assist in implementing global or regional compensation initiatives where required.

General P&C Support

• Partner with the broader People & Culture team to support employee lifecycle processes as they relate to compensation and benefits.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes from a remuneration and payroll perspective.
• Support ad hoc HR reporting and business requests.
• Provide backup support to the Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist as required and during periods of absence.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in compensation, benefits, payroll, Finance, or a related role.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong capability in data analysis and reporting.
• Strong understanding of remuneration frameworks, payroll processes, and benefits administration.
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of Australian and New Zealand employment and payroll legislation.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global premium beauty brand and certified B Corp.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive People & Culture team.
• Opportunity to influence reward strategy across Australia and New Zealand.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Generous product discounts and numerous employee benefits.

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please reach out to Lara Pistolese, People & Culture Advisor at **************@loccitane.com