Role purpose: 

Reporting to the EHOD – Reward & Organizational Effectiveness, the Compensation & Benefits Lead is responsible for designing, managing, and continuously improving the organization’s reward frameworks to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and cost effectiveness. The role balances market competitiveness with sustainable people cost management, while strengthening reward governance, communication, and capability 

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in HR, Finance, Business or with related field of study

Experience:

• 5 years of compensation and benefits experience for postgraduate and 7 years for bachelor’s degree.

• Experience in large and complex organizations.

• Exposure to telecoms, FMCG, or similar dynamic industries

Duties and Responsibilities

Reward Strategy & Governance

• Participate in annual and ad-hoc salary surveys; analyze and interpret results to inform reward structuring and leadership decision-making.

• Support the design, implementation, and review of competitive and equitable compensation and benefits frameworks aligned with business strategy.

• Review and update compensation and reward-related policies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance and best practice.

Salary Review & Incentives

• Provide expert guidance to HR Business Partners and line managers during annual salary review and performance–reward discussions.

• Coordinate the implementation of annual salary and bonus review cycles in line with approved governance and guidelines.

• Support the design, review, and implementation of short-term incentive schemes aligned with sales and commercial strategies, in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Recognition & Total Reward

• Drive company-wide and departmental recognition programs on an annual and quarterly basis.

• Lead the rollout of annual Total Reward Statements, including employee communication and education

• Deliver reward education sessions to enhance employee and manager understanding of salary, bonuses, and reward processes.

People Cost & Financial Management

• Lead people budgeting and forecasting cycles (e.g., 2+10, 5+7, 9+3, Detailed Budget) in partnership with Finance and HR stakeholders.

• Conduct monthly people cost variance analysis (budget vs actual), develop insights, and provide clear reporting to leadership and business units.

• Ensure strong cost control while supporting talent attraction, retention, and performance outcomes.

Financial Responsibility:

• Ownership and coordination of people budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with Finance.

• Input into reward-related financial modeling and cost impact assessments. 

Skills & Competencies

Business Competencies:

• Creativity and Innovation

• Business Know how

• Working with Change

• Project and Program Management

Functional Competencies:

• Compensation & Benefits Design

• Reward Analytics & Market Benchmarking

• Financial & Budget Management

• Stakeholder Engagement & Influencing

• Policy Development & Governance

Key performance indicator:

• Accuracy and timeliness of people cost forecasts and reports.

• Successful delivery of annual salary and bonus review cycles.

• Market competitiveness and internal equity of reward frameworks.

• Effectiveness of reward communication and employee understanding.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management skills

• Excellent communication and reporting skills

• Proven ability to self-start and effectively manage multiple assignments.

• The ability to work under pressure and be resilient and tenacious to get results 

• Microsoft Excel and Data Analytics skills

How To Apply

Apply through the following link: THIS LINK

Note: Please attach your updated CV in PDF form

Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in HR, Finance, Business or with related field of study with relevant work experience How to Apply Click the apply button below Note: Please attach your updated CV in PDF form