As HR Reward and Services Manager, you will report directly to the People & Culture Director

Key Purpose Statement

The role will contribute to the company's vision by ensuring competitive compensation and benefits packages for employees while also managing various employee services.

KEY OUTPUTS & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Influence the development of Reward strategies and philosophy within the organisation.
• Manage desired market positioning in line with Group Office (GO), balancing cost, market and employee engagement
• Ensure that remuneration practices in country meet Business requirements, and that good governance is in place.
• Align Reward policies, frameworks and tools in operation in country, as appropriate.
• Support higher levels of engagement through management of in country compensation and benefits offering
• Lead the integration of company policies in country, where appropriate, and ensure consistent application and compliance
• Oversee the implementation of integrated benefit policies and procedures, where appropriate
• Manage the establishment and operation of an integrated shared service centre in country
• Lead initiatives to drive operational HR excellence
• Serve as subject matter expert on HR Systems requirements and capability, and ensure employee master data integrity
• Ensure implementation and integrity of Grading architecture and Evaluations in country.
• Serve as custodian of the job evaluation process in country.
• Monitor changes in the marketplace and legislation and build alliances with the global community of Reward specialists to understand emerging practices and innovations.
• Manage payroll services in country

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCES

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Added advantage: Relevant postgraduate qualifications.

Experience

• Minimum requirement: 8 years relevant experience in an HR Services and Reward role in an FMCG company, or a busy organization
• Strong understanding of the macro business environment
• In-depth understanding of the country labor laws and HR best practices
• Superior knowledge of pay roll systems. Experience with MSD365 is desirable

Competencies

• Decisiveness and Risk Judgment
• Strong service and work ethic
• Planning and organizing ability
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build networks and relationships.
• Initiative and self-driven