Senior Specialist Reward Risk and Insights

We are seeking an experienced and skilled candidate to join our Reward and Global Mobility team as the Senior Specialist – Reward Risk and Insights, responsible for driving data optimisation, delivering analytical insights, and ensuring data risk assurance across all reward-related systems and processes. 

This role is well-suited to a technically proficient and analytically driven professional with a strong background in data management, analytics, and process improvement. 

The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of a streamlined, end-to-end data management and risk control framework that supports reward technology, reporting capabilities, and analytics solutions.

For this unique opportunity, we can consider candidates based in either Johannesburg, South Africa or Perth, Western Australia.
 

What you will be doing:

• Data Management & Transformation: Design and maintain robust frameworks for processing and transforming reward-related data. Ensure datasets are clean, reliable, and optimized for reporting, modelling, and analysis.
• Governance & Risk Mitigation: Maintain high data quality standards by aligning with internal governance policies. Partner with Legal, Risk, and Audit to support compliance and mitigate data-related risks.
• Analytics & Modelling: Support the development of custom-built internal tools and reward system technology modules. 
• Process Optimization & Automation: Identify inefficiencies in reward data workflows and implement automation solutions to improve data accuracy and turnaround time.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Finance, and external reporting teams to deliver data-driven insights and ensure timely reporting for audits, regulatory requirements, and business reviews.

What you will bring:
Tertiary qualification in computer or data science, information systems, or a related field, along with coursework or certifications in data warehousing, database management, and data governance. 

While HR or Compensation experience is strongly preferred, a strong background in data management, analytics, and risk assurance is critical for success.

Experience and Technical Skills:

• Strong experience in managing large datasets, ensuring data integrity, and implementing data quality controls.
• Proficient in using data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel, SQL) to generate insights and support decision-making.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate data and process risks within reward-related systems.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP, SuccessFactors), and experience working with reward technologies or compensation modules.
• Demonstrated ability to streamline workflows and design scalable, efficient data processes.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives with teams across HR, IT, Finance and Audit

Key Attributes:

• Detail-Oriented: Accuracy in handling complex data sets and sensitive reward information.
• Analytical Mindset: Naturally curious and driven to derive insights from data.
• Problem-Solver: Proactive in identifying issues and creating innovative solutions.
• Adaptable: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Integrity & Discretion: Trusted to handle confidential data responsibly.

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/ 

We work across geographies, with diverse teams and cultures. This diversity of talents, backgrounds, experience and knowledge drives our growth and ability to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable production with lasting value for all our stakeholders. 

We are committed to continue building a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and follow an inclusive recruitment process with all qualified applicants considered.

As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields with the purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining