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

• Influence the development of Reward strategies and philosophy within the organization.
• Manage desired market positioning in line with Group Office (GO), balancing cost, market and employee engagement.
• Ensure that remuneration practices in the country meet Business requirements and that good governance is in place.
• Align Reward policies, frameworks, and tools in the country, as appropriate.
• Support higher levels of engagement through the management of in-country compensation and benefits offering.
• Lead the integration of company policies in the 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 center in the country.
• Lead initiatives to drive operational HR excellence
• Project matter expert on HR Systems requirements and capability, and ensure employee master data integrity.
• Ensure implementation and integrity of Grading architecture and Evaluations in the country.
• Serve as the assistant to the job evaluation process in the 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 the country

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’s labor laws and HR best practices
• Superior knowledge of payroll systems. Experience with MSD365 is desirable

COMPETENCES

• 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