People Systems & Rewards Analyst

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city – a city that is becoming increasingly reliant on public transport networks. Since 2009, Metro proudly continues to operate and maintain a world-class train service and network through to delivering significant transport projects that will shape how Melbourne moves. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. We are one team, helping to connect and shape a better Melbourne.

Become part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to enhancing and delivering projects that improve the safety and reliability of Melbourne’s rail network. Doing truly meaningful work in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

We provide a range of employee benefits that will make your experience working at Metro Trains both professionally and personally rewarding.

Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced People Systems and Rewards Analyst to join our team. This role is pivotal in managing the administration of our reward programs and People systems, delivering insights that drive strategic decision-making and enhance employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the planning, development, and execution of reward processes, including the annual remuneration review.
• Design and deliver engaging communication materials to promote our remuneration and benefits offerings.
• Coordinate salary benchmarking and market data analysis to support attraction, retention, and engagement strategies.
• Provide tailored reporting and insights using data from SuccessFactors and integrated systems to support People and Rewards initiatives.
• Develop self-service reporting tools using SuccessFactors Report Stories, Power BI, and Excel macros to improve reporting efficiency.
• Administer recurring reward processes such as position grading, remuneration band reviews, out-of-cycle adjustments, non-monetary recognition, and other payments.
• Accurately complete external remuneration and benefits surveys within required timeframes.
• Conduct research to support the development of policies, procedures, and best practice recommendations in Systems and Rewards.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to help stakeholders understand and utilize People reporting tools effectively.
• Support the Employee Benefits program, including providing data, program evaluation, and updating of internal platforms.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in HR, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in rewards, including salary reviews, bonus programs, benchmarking, and recognition initiatives.
• Strong understanding of compensation frameworks and job evaluation systems (e.g., Mercer IPE).
• Proven experience in remuneration and benefits strategy development and execution.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Power BI, Excel (including macros), and other visualization platforms.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday) for system administration and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and recommend effective controls.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data management and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels.
• Demonstrated initiative and innovation in managing complex systems and processes.

If what you have read resonates with your values, experience and career aspiration then please submit your application by Thursday 24th July 2025. All Internal employees must have notified their current manager of application and been in their role for a period of 6 months or more.

Metro’s commitment to an inclusive workforce

At Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), we recognise that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace are vital to our mission and success and will lead us to being a world class rail network. In today’s interconnected and multicultural world, our ability to understand, appreciate, and leverage the unique perspectives of our employees, passengers, partners, and the community is essential for driving innovation and achieving sustainable growth.

We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances. We are committed to removing barriers and welcoming applications from people of all ages, abilities, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and the LGBTIQA+ community. We are happy to make adjustments to our recruitment process to support your full participation.