About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover over 1.7 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.

About the role:

Join our team as a Benefit & Recognition Analyst and play a pivotal role in our Employee Experience Team. You will lead the lifecycle management of benefits and recognition programs, collaborating closely with our People & Culture teams to ensure our offerings align with company values and enhance employee satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

As a Benefit & Recognition Analyst, your primary responsibility will be to research, recommend, and implement benefit programs that attract and retain talent. You'll conduct thorough benchmarking and stay updated on industry trends and legislative changes to ensure our programs remain competitive and compliant.

You will engage with employees through surveys and focus groups to understand their preferences and optimize benefit acceptance. Your analytical skills will be crucial in evaluating program effectiveness and providing actionable insights to enhance employee engagement.

In addition to benefits, you'll review and provide insights into our recognition programs, collaborating closely with the Remuneration & Benefits Analyst to ensure alignment with our overall employee reward strategy.

Your role includes ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory standards, including WHS legislation. You will actively participate in compliance activities, including training and risk mitigation efforts to uphold our commitment to safety and legal standards.

Qualifications and experience

• Proven experience within a benefit, recognition and reward environment
• Demonstrated analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Proven negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Effective written and oral communication
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to improve utilisation
• Ability to clarify complexities and articulate a compelling vision of change

Desirable

Experience in:

• Tableau 
• Remuneration 
• Performance 

If you have a passion for enhancing employee experiences through strategic benefits and recognition initiatives, and possess strong analytical and communication skills, we invite you to apply for this impactful role. Join us in shaping a supportive and rewarding workplace environment for our employees while contributing to our organisation's success.

Culture & Benefits

Purpose-driven passion
At HCF, we’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.

Wellness and work-life balance
We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:

• 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
• 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
• Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.

Collaboration and inclusivity
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.

Continuous learning and growth
We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.

Next steps

If you require any adjustments to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to Talent Acquisition – vacancy@hcf.com.au to discuss.

We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at HCF, we review applications as they are submitted, and may have filled the role prior to the job closing date.