Lead HR Specialist - Compensation and Benefits at GE - General Electric

Ref No: 3027341
Job Function: Human Resources
Business Segment: Corporate Human Resources

Role Summary

• Design and expert operational delivery for a broad range of Compensation & Benefit activities and services, including occasional Mobility support in the East & West Africa region.
• Working from Lagos, the position requires thorough understanding, application and mastery of comp & ben approaches and methodologies, and application in a concrete organizational context.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides design, delivery and expert advice in both compensation and benefits, as well as any corresponding compliance requirements, systems and tools
• Partners with HR and management on compensation matters
• Has a role as a project leader of medium sized projects or is a major contributor to bigger projects
• Supports all C&B annual processes, which includes but is not limited to the annual salary and bonus processes
• Responsible for compensation structures, benefit arrangements and market analyses ensuring that all programs are competitive
• Design and execution of local policies and procedures related to compensation and benefits
• Engaging in the activities of the wider GE C&B community and industry by providing insights and inputs as appropriate

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce degree from an accredited university
• 4-5 years of experience in Compensation and Benefits, preferably in a multinational company
• Significant experience working in a regional role in Africa, managing compensation and benefits across multiple countries
• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures and an understanding of payroll concepts
• Strong analytical skills and Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with external market benchmarking studies and survey processes
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to deal with uncertainty and change
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Proven analytical and organizational ability