About Gallagher
Our purpose at Gallagher is ‘Protect what matters most’ and we live it every day. Not only does our technology protect some of the world’s highest security environments and agriculture businesses but our purpose also means we care deeply about our people and their families. With operations in New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa, USA, Canada, the UK and Europe and exports across the world, we provide our employees unrivalled globally focused career pathways.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a seasoned and strategic Senior Remuneration & Benefits Partner to lead the evolution of our global reward frameworks and strategies. In this pivotal role, you’ll be both a subject matter expert and trusted advisor, accountable for shaping remuneration philosophies and benefits programmes that align with Gallagher’s global talent and business strategies.
You’ll lead the design and delivery of our annual remuneration review process, maintain global job architecture through the Korn Ferry methodology, and partner with senior leaders to ensure our reward frameworks are competitive, compliant, and capable of supporting our global growth.
This is a role where your expertise will directly influence the employee experience - ensuring fairness, transparency, and meaningful recognition across our diverse global workforce.
Be a key driver of reward strategy and excellence:
- Shape and embed a global remuneration strategy aligned with business and talent goals
- Lead the end-to-end global annual remuneration review process
- Apply and oversee the Korn Ferry job evaluation methodology to maintain consistent global job architecture
- Conduct market benchmarking and pay equity analysis to inform recruitment, promotions, and organisational design
- Design and review global benefits programmes to meet employee needs and market expectations
- Partner with senior leaders, People teams, and Finance to provide strategic advice on reward practices
- Deliver analytics and insights to guide decision-making and monitor global reward metrics
- Champion continuous improvement, process optimisation, and capability uplift across the People function
The Fit
You’re a global thinker with a passion for reward strategy, backed by deep technical expertise and a track record of delivering practical, commercially aligned solutions. You thrive in complex, matrixed environments and can balance big-picture strategy with hands-on delivery.
You’ll bring:
- 5+ years’ experience in remuneration, compensation, or total rewards, ideally in a multinational
- Strong proficiency with Korn Ferry (or similar) job evaluation and market survey methodologies
- Proven experience leading global remuneration frameworks and annual review cycles
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with remuneration modules in HRIS platforms; Power BI advantageous
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and coach at all organisational levels, including Board
- High attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to navigate sensitive discussions
- A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights
Why Gallagher?
At Gallagher, you’ll be part of a purpose driven team in an environment that values expertise, innovation, and flexibility. You’ll have the chance to shape global reward strategies, work with senior leadership, and deliver initiatives that directly impact how we recognise and retain our people worldwide.
We also offer:
- Competitive Salary and annual bonuses
- Enjoy the best of both worlds – the connection of an office-based role with the flexibility to work from home and hours that fit your life
- Free parking, a subsidised on-site café, and great eateries nearby
- Life and Disability Insurance and KiwiSaver on top
- Staff discounts through the Boost App
- A vibrant culture with team events, learning sessions and great coffee
If you’re ready to lead global reward strategies that make a difference - we’d love to hear from you.