Specialist Reward & HRIS Recruitment Across Australia & New Zealand

Reward Recruitment was established in 2017 as the specialist recruitment voice for Reward, HRIS and People Analytics professionals across Australia and New Zealand.

With direct experience across both Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards management, we understand what these roles actually require. We bring a level of technical understanding most HR recruiters do not have. We speak the language because we have spoken it.

We work with organisations to find the right people in a market where the right people are hard to find. We advise clients on how to structure their Reward functions and how to secure the people they need. We advise candidates on career paths, market positioning and timing.

Reward Recruitment The recruitment voice of remuneration professionals in Australia

Our Clients

Whether you are a CPO or Head of Rem reshaping your Total Rewards Strategy or an HR Systems Lead building the systems that support it, we find the right people for the roles that matter most.

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Our Candidates

We focus on the careers of people who work in Reward, HRIS and People Analytics. If that is you, we already know where the opportunities are.

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About Reward Recruitment

Founded in 2017 by Simon Rudd. Over 20 years of recruitment and remuneration experience. The only specialist Reward, HRIS and People Analytics recruitment practice in Australia and New Zealand.

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“We engaged Simon to assist us to do a search for a senior Reward role that we had found difficult to fill.

Simon was able to find us outstanding quality of candidates in a very difficult market and we are extremely happy with the outcome. He was professional, flexible, easy to work with, and most importantly, found a candidate that exceeded my expectations. Definitely recommend his service.”

Bronwyn Baker
- Chief People Officer | DRA Global, Perth (2022)

“I have worked with Reward Recruitment as a client and employer of reward talent, so I knew already that Simon Rudd is the best in the market to find the right Rewards professionals, with the right skills and the right cultural fit to an organisation.

I have now experienced the Reward Recruitment from the other side... as a candidate. The level of care, coaching and professionalism was exceptional, and I feel confident that RR are the best partner in the market when looking for new comp and bens candidates to join your HR or Reward team.”

Joel Rethore

– Senior Director, Rewards, People Operations and Data Analytics | Optus, Sydney (2023)

“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Simon for several years. Our interactions have spanned both my role as a hiring professional for various teams and, more recently, as a candidate when Simon placed me in my current position.

Simon took the time to truly understand my aspirations for my next role and how it would align with what organisation culture fit I was looking for. When the right opportunity arose years later, Simon recognised it as an excellent fit, and I successfully secured the position.

Throughout the entire process, I greatly appreciated Simon’s clear communication and guidance, making the experience seamless.

Simon possesses a unique skill set in the recruitment space. His knack of understanding the reward market, candidates’ career paths, and organisational culture sets him apart. I recommend Simon for both your hiring needs and job search endeavours.”

Anish Patel

– Head of Reward, Performance and Governance | Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, Melbourne (2024)

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The Reward Market

The Reward, HRIS and People Analytics landscape moves. Roles evolve, demand shifts, and the skills organisations value most change with it.

The Reward Market is where we share what we are seeing. Trends shaping these disciplines. The conversations happening at the senior end of the market. Perspectives from experienced professionals working in Reward, HR Technology and People Analytics.