Reward Manager (Cameroun & Partner Emerging Markets (PEM) at Guinness Nigeria Plc

Ref. No.: JR1030124
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Worker Type: Regular

Job Purpose

• To develop and implement a reward management system which supports the operating company’s business objectives and is aligned to the group’s global and regional reward strategies.

Key Accountabilities
Operational/Technical/Professional Results:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of  an integrated reward strategy in line with Diageo Global and regional reward principles and with Diageo Cameroun & PEM business priorities and objectives
• Evaluate existing remuneration and recommend improvements in line with the company business strategy and market developments
• Establish and annually review Salary Scale by grade to reflect market pay levels and internal relativity of pay
• Initiate and prepare Board Compensation Committee (BCC) materials to ensure that all major changes in compensation and benefits are approved
• Administer International Assignment documents and ensure that related local processes are effective and efficient

Leadership Results:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive reward communication strategy and plan
• Design and run appropriate educational remuneration workshops to ensure transparency and understanding of remuneration and benefits related practices and systems
• Lead the continuous improvement of the Performance Management process in the company through education, technology driven tools and development of business aligned processes.

Management Results:

• Oversee the effective delivery of remuneration and reward across the company especially Salary Increase Management and Incentive Schemes
• Drive cross-functional projects and activities aligned to company goals and objectives

Relationship Results:

• Establish and maintain effective and productive relationships, especially with external colleagues in the HR discipline and FMCG sector
• Utilise various communication channels to ensure understanding of remuneration matters across the company

Innovation Results:

• Oversee the development of technology driven tools that significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Performance Management and Measurement within the company

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• University Degree in social science or similar. Additional education in Human Resources Management or Business Administration is desirable.
• 5 years minimum experience in Human Resources in a multinational organisation with knowledge of HRM practices & principles.
• 2 - 3 years of specialised experience in reward function in an FMCG environment is preferable.
• Ability to design and manage pay & benefits systems
• Conceptual understanding of market survey techniques; ability to conduct and interpret compensation surveys;
• Ability to work with numerical & graphical data; understanding of statistics.
• Excellent working knowledge of JE Manager and WTW evaluation method and understanding of other alternative approaches to job evaluation.
• Good understanding of the Diageo business and of  beverage industry in general;
• Good knowledge of the Cameroun  & PEM Labour markets, particularly FMCG sector;
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work with extremely confidential & sensitive data.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong influencing skills; ability to influence employees & management at all levels including GLT and Regional management.
• Good resource management & project management skills.
• Good computer skills (esp. Excel)

Relationships:

• HR functions of Diageo Cameroun & PEM
• Line management of all levels
• Function Heads
• HR management in the region, the centre and other Diageo companies
• Market data & salary survey providers
• Reward & HR managers of comparator companies