Compensation & Benefits Partner

About Halter

Halter is transforming farming by enabling livestock owners to manage their herds productively and sustainably without traditional tools like quad bikes or fences, using innovative technology that allows cattle to move calmly and autonomously. Backed by top-tier investors, the company values a high-performance culture focused on meaningful challenges and impactful work.

Role Overview

As the Compensation & Benefits Partner, you will be pivotal in administering Halter’s reward programs accurately and competitively. You will manage the end-to-end processes of remuneration reviews, job sizing, benchmarking, pay equity assessments, and benefits management globally. This role demands an operator who can transform strategic guidance into effective, scalable execution, leveraging data-driven insights and maintaining precise attention to detail without step-by-step manuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of remuneration reviews, ensuring thoroughness from market data analysis to communication of outcomes.
• Conduct job sizing and benchmarking exercises, maintaining compensation frameworks and tools to support scalability and accuracy.
• Collaborate with People & Performance team members and Managers to offer clear, actionable advice on pay-related decisions.
• Perform pay equity evaluations and generate reports to guide improvements in compensation policy.
• Support development and refinement of benefits programs across Halter’s international markets.
• Manage compensation surveys, analyze market data, and oversee vendor partnerships to keep programs current and market-aligned.
• Enhance compensation expertise within the organization by creating simple tools, guidance, and reproducible processes for HR and management use.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience managing remuneration and benefits in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Practical knowledge of job sizing, benchmarking, and conducting remuneration reviews.
• Ability to translate strategic frameworks into precise, high-quality operational activities.
• Strong analytical skills that leverage data and market trends to inform recommendations.
• Detail-oriented self-starter who brings projects to completion independently.
• Exceptional judgment to navigate ambiguity without reliance on rigid protocols.
• Effective communicator who builds trust swiftly and engages confidently with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

• Access to tasty snacks and beverages to fuel your daily work.
• Health and wellness support through Southern Cross Health Insurance partnership.
• Generous parental leave including six months fully paid for primary caregivers and four weeks fully paid for secondary caregivers, plus other family-related benefits.
• An annual personal development allowance of NZD 1000 to support your continuous growth.
• Unlimited paid annual leave and wellness leave fostering a healthy work-life balance.
• A comprehensive remuneration package which includes salary, additional benefits, and participation in an employee stock ownership plan.

Work Environment

Halter emphasizes an office-first culture that values face-to-face connections to foster growth, learning, and strong relationships. While office presence is default to maintain culture and collaboration, flexible work arrangements are supported as needed, rooted in a high-trust environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

The company is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual can bring their authentic self and excel. Halter actively encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every listed criterion but bring passion and capability.

Additional Information

Potential applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter explaining their enthusiasm for the role and the company along with their resume. Visit Halter’s careers page for more insights on working at the company and follow their social media channels for updates.