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As the only dedicated Remuneration and Benefits recruitment practice across Australia and New Zealand, Reward Recruitment has successfully merged the career goals of remuneration professionals with great career opportunities in some of the largest and most successful organisations.

About Reward Recruitment

Reward Recruitment has become the first-choice partner for Remuneration and Benefits professionals seeking their next career opportunity, and for organisations wishing to source the very best Remuneration and Benefits talent in the market.

We offer a highly effective and refreshingly personalised recruitment experience, that exceeds all competition in the market. We are a niche, high-end practice in terms of quality and service due to our market mapping, “supply” driven approach via networking and research.

Reward Recruitment The recruitment voice of remuneration professionals in Australia
Reward Recruitment The recruitment voice of remuneration professionals in Australia

Meet Simon Rudd - Founder/Director

A highly effective Senior HR Practitioner, Simon Rudd has nearly 20 years recruitment and remuneration experience in both corporate and consulting environments. With a rare combination of Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards management experience, his extensive experience includes remuneration management roles within both listed corporate and consulting environments, as well as blue chip account and RPO management within leading global recruitment firms. 

Motivated by a desire to give something back to two areas of HR he is passionate about, Simon established Reward Recruitment in 2017 with one simple goal: ‘To be the recruitment voice of remuneration professionals in Australia and New Zealand’. 

Whether a Candidate looking for the next career opportunity or a Client needing to partner with a recruiter who will not disappoint, you will soon see why clients  describe Simon as “appropriately frank”, “articulate, “innovative”, “professional” and “thorough”.

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Client feedback

“I recently partnered with Simon to build the reward, performance and remuneration capability within my team. 

Simon was recommended to me through my professional network and my experience partnering with Simon not only met but exceeded my expectations. The point of difference in partnering with Simon was the total experience, from the conceptual stage of understanding the current and future reward needs for our growing business, to keeping me informed of the market response through the process and finally presenting me with strong and diverse talent. I am looking forward to continuing the partnership with Simon and would highly recommend him.” (2025)

Jodi Sampson 
– Chief People Officer | Nanosonics, Sydney

“Thanks to Reward Recruitment, I have landed a role that not only aligns perfectly with my career path but also offers growth opportunities and a work environment that feels like the right challenge. 

I am incredibly grateful for Simon's dedication and support, and I wholeheartedly recommend Reward Recruitment to anyone seeking a job in reward space.” (2025)

Martin Jasovsky 
– Head of Compensation and Benefits APAC | Veolia, Sydney

“Simon was a pleasure to work with, he was highly responsive, kind and had deep industry knowledge. 

I think it is wonderful that Simon is building a platform that supports the remuneration and reward community and he is the perfect person for it! Simon is down to Earth and always goes above and beyond, I look forward to partnering up with Simon again in the future.” (2025)

Sylvia Guan 
– Senior Reward Specialist | Cochlear, Sydney

“Simon is the best recruiter I’ve had the good fortune to be involved with. 

His industry knowledge is unmatched, and he approached every step of the recruitment process with care, compassion and transparency. Through my candidacy he gave me the information and attention I needed to feel confident, and always made himself available to me, whether it was to field questions about the role or just to help me find on-site parking.

If you’re looking to recruit reward and remuneration professionals, I can’t recommend anyone more highly than Simon.” (2025)

Michael Pinczewski 
– Head of Reward Governance | Nanosonics, Sydney

“Simon is a much needed recruiter in the rewards sector! 

He is incredibly professional, with a keen understanding of suitable opportunities for a candidate’s skills and experience. Simon aided me through the process, ensuring that my desired career path suited the recommended opportunities, and preparing me thoroughly for interviews. I would recommend Simon and Reward Recruitment to anyone looking for job opportunities within the rewards sector! “(2025)

Gabriella Nemaia 
– Reward Technical Consultant | Strategic Pay, Auckland

“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 of the reward market, candidates’ career paths, and organisational culture sets him apart. I recommend Simon for both your hiring needs and job search endeavours.” (2024)

Anish Patel 
– Head of Reward, Performance and Governance | Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, Melbourne

“Wholly positive experience working with Reward Recruitment. 

Simon took the time to clearly understand my requirements and then execute on these effectively. Honesty, transparency and proactivity demonstrated were highly appreciated when entering the Australian Reward market for the first time. A recruiter with strong industry connections and a grasp of the Reward landscape really made the difference, especially in a slower reward market. Thank you Simon!” (2024)

Patrick Smith 
– Reward Advisor | Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, Sydney

“Simon is one of the strongest recruiters I've worked with. 

He is the leading consultant in the rewards space in Australia and New Zealand. He's extremely well connected and respected by clients and delivers strong candidate care with a focus on sharing useful information and making the process easy. I have no hesitation recommending him to clients and candidates.” (2023)

Andrew Milestone 
– (Interim) Head of Reward | Torrens University, Sydney

“I worked with Reward Recruitment to find my first permanent role in Australia. 

A colleague recommended I contact Simon when I was planning to move from London to Sydney, he was incredibly helpful both in sharing insights about Reward in Australia while I was still in the UK and then in helping me find a role once I arrived. Simon took the time to understand what I was looking for and where my skills where best suited, I feel like we worked as partners to find the right role for me. I’m very grateful to Simon and Reward Recruitment for helping to move my career forward and I’m really excited to begin my new role.” (2023)

Ellen Shearman 
– Rewards Consultant | Australian Super, Sydney

“I was delighted with the support and services provide by Simon at Reward Recruitment. 

The process was seamless, Simon took the time to really understand the areas of emphasis for the role, beyond just the position description which resulted in quality candidates being presented along with insightful observations. It was a positive experience for both me and the candidates and I would have no hesitation in recommending Simon to others.” (2023)

Louise Tebbutt 
– Chief People Officer | Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, Melbourne

“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.” (2023)

Joel Rethore 
– Senior Director, Rewards, People Operations and Data Analytics | Optus, Sydney

“Simon recently connected me to a fantastic opportunity which ticked the boxes in terms of what I was seeking in my next role. 

It was clear throughout the process that he truly valued his candidates and clients. He ensured he was transparent and thorough throughout the process and it was the easiest recruitment process I’ve ever been through! Would highly recommend working with Simon to find your next Reward role!” (2023)

Coralie Rana 
– Global Director, Remuneration and Benefits | MUFG Pension and Markets Services, Melbourne

“He understood my needs and wants in a role, as well as how I think and collaborate to ensure any opportunity presented would be a good fit both from a career development perspective, and on a personal level. 

I have known Simon for a long time but this was my first experience working with him as a candidate. I really valued how communicative he was throughout the whole process to ensure I was never left wondering where things were up to.” (2023)

Michelle Watson 
– Senior Performance and Reward Specialist | Foxtel, Sydney

“Simon recruited me recently for a Reward role in Melbourne. 

He was truly amazing to work with. As either a candidate in the market or a line manager looking to recruit, I would strongly recommend both him and his firm to fill any role in the reward space. His understanding of both the role and my new company was impressively comprehensive, because since I commenced in the role I have found it to be exactly as he described. Additionally, Simon’s ability to partner with myself and the company was first rate, especially given that I was located in the US and others located across the UK and Australia. He worked across a number of hurdles to keep me always up to date on the process, next steps and expectations. Simon is extremely professional and gets my strong recommendation.” (2023)

Ric Dunstan 
– Reward and Mobility Lead | BAE Systems, Melbourne

“I can’t thank Simon enough for helping me to get back into world of Rewards in a span of 3 weeks. 

He understood my skillset, priorities and career aspirations and did a great job matching them with employer’s requirement. His approach of “Candidate First” is the among the best I have seen across the globe. I highly recommend Reward Recruitment for anyone seeking a career move in Rewards across levels.” (2022)

Sai Kanagala 
– Senior Rem and Bens Specialist | Torrens University, Melbourne

“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.” (2022)

Bronwyn Baker 
- Chief People Officer | DRA Global, Perth

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We’ve spent the last three years building unmatched customer and client loyalty that gives Reward Recruitment the edge for both recruiters and candidates alike. 

Whether you’re in the market for your next remunerations hire or you’re hoping to break out into this unique and challenging line of work, reach out to us today to start finding your next opportunity. 

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