Lead, Compensation & Benefits - Australia

Company description:

About Tronox

Tronox is the world's leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment and other materials that add brightness and durability to products you encounter every day. We are 6,500 people strong, located across 12 countries and unified by a strong set of values that guide us in our work. At our mines and manufacturing plants, labs and offices, we responsibly transform the earth's resources into​ products and opportunities that enhance lives. Our vision is to shape a sustainable, thriving world through enriched and refined minerals.

• We strive for excellence in safety and sustainability, focusing on what is critical to improve how we operate and to enhance the communities where we work and live.
• We provide challenging work and encourage innovative thinking, collaborating closely to bring our best ideas forward and add value for our customers.
• We invest in and value the success of our people, empowering them to take charge of their personal and professional development.
• We are unified globally and strengthened locally, leveraging the most culturally and geographically diverse team in the industry to connect better around the world.

Job description:

About the Role

Reporting to the Regional HR Director, the Compensation & Benefits Lead is responsible for leading payroll, remuneration and benefits services across Australia, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time and in compliance with legislative and company requirements. Based at our Kwinana Pigment Plant, this role provides both operational leadership and strategic support to deliver effective compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain and engage talent.

Leading a regional payroll team, you will oversee end-to-end payroll operations, including payroll processing, deductions, reconciliations, direct deposits and payroll-related reporting. You will ensure all payroll, remuneration and benefits activities are delivered in line with relevant legislation, internal policies, audit requirements and service standards.

The role also plays a key part in reviewing and enhancing compensation and benefits programs. You will analyse market trends, remuneration data and program costs to provide insights and recommendations that support business objectives and maintain external competitiveness. Working closely with regional and corporate stakeholders, you will help drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and policies while ensuring effective governance and risk management.

Using your strong analytical skills, you will prepare reports, support remuneration reviews and surveys, contribute to position evaluation activities and provide data-driven recommendations to leaders. You will also act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing guidance on payroll matters, salary administration, deductions and benefits programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll and rewards professional to influence employee experience and business outcomes while leading a critical function within a dynamic and complex operational environment.

The successful candidate will bring strong leadership capability, attention to detail, a continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to delivering exceptional service across payroll, compensation and benefits.

As a successful candidate for this role, you will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Relevant qualification in reward management considered advantageous.
• Minimum five years' relevant experience, including supervisory experience in a payroll, remuneration or benefits environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll operations, compensation and benefits administration, and related policies, processes and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, provide sound advice, solve problems and deliver a high level of internal and external customer service.
• Strong analytical capability, with experience gathering, interpreting and reporting on payroll, remuneration and benefits data.
• SAP SuccessFactors and Dayforce experience is desirable but not essential.

We offer:

Why Join Tronox?

When you join Tronox, you'll work with brilliant people, close to home and around the world. We offer a dynamic, supportive environment that empowers you to achieve your fullest potential — because we recognise that when you grow, we grow. 

In return for your commitment, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

• 38-hour week with optional nine-day fortnight
• Eligible for Tronox bonus scheme
• 13% superannuation
• Access long service leave after five years (pro-rata)
• Company-paid salary continuance, journey, TPD and life insurance
• Annual leave purchase program
• Health and wellness benefits
• Novated leasing options
• Service awards recognising your commitment
• LinkedIn Learning for professional development
• Inclusive, high-performance culture where people are valued

We look forward to hearing from you. Click the "Quick Apply" button above to begin the application process today.

Applications close on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.

Tronox is committed to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply. 

Tronox reserves the right to remove the job postings prior to the stated closing date. If you are interested in applying in this position, please submit your application as soon as possible