As the Head of Compensation and Benefits, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing the reward structures and guidelines for our client. You will have the opportunity to shape the compensation and benefits strategy, ensuring a holistic approach that includes non-monetary benefits and employee wellness initiatives. This is a key leadership position within the HR team, where you will collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the overall employee experience.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement compensation and benefits strategies in collaboration with HR Country Leads
Design and improve short, medium, and long-term incentive schemes for key skills
Conduct market research to benchmark compensation and benefits practices
Coordinate with Remco to document findings and prepare benchmarking reports
Update policies, processes, and guidelines related to compensation and benefits
Manage annual salary and bonus review cycle, ensuring affordability and alignment with market rates
Provide guidance on employee salary packages, promotions, and other compensation-related matters
Collaborate with Country HR Leads on the implementation of reward and benefit programs
Resolve escalated employee queries related to rewards and benefits
Build and maintain relationships with third-party vendors and salary survey providers
Lead the employee wellness program as part of the overall employee value proposition
Explore non-monetary benefits to enhance the EVP without adding costs
Lead and develop a team of Compensation and Benefits Analysts
Requirements:
BSc in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Finance, or related field
Professional membership of a remuneration body/association is highly advantageous
5-7 years of experience in HR compensation and benefits
Strong knowledge of job evaluation methodology and international labor laws
Proven expertise in rewards and benefits strategy development and implementation
Strategic thinking and design thinking skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a high-ambiguity environment
Fluency in English is required, conversational French is a plus
Apply via :
outsidecapital.co.za
