Compensation and Benefits Manager at Dangote

Job Description

• Lead the implementation of approved policies and programs to update the compensation strategy of Dangote Cement Côte d’Ivoire SA (DCCI).
• Oversee employee well-being management to ensure that DCCI’s compensation is competitive and incorporates best practices to keep employees motivated.

Key Functions and Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of DCCI’s compensation strategy.
• Conduct benchmark surveys to identify new compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing salary rates in order to develop a more competitive compensation plan for DCCI employees.
• Supervise the execution of monthly payroll and approve periodic total compensation reconciliations.
• Ensure that income taxes, insurance, and other group-approved benefits are accurately paid and submitted on time.
• Supervise and approve the final calculation of entitlements for staff members leaving the organization.
• Review and approve the presentation of compensation and benefits reports to the National Director of Human Resources and Administration and other relevant authorities.
• Champion the analysis of exit interview responses within DCCI and provide recommendations to management on compensation and benefits-related outcomes.
• Manage relationships with internal (Finance) and external (Tax or other) stakeholders to ensure seamless and timely execution of department activities.
• Provide accurate details of total (or changes in) payroll costs and other compensation-related information, along with relevant recommendations to management for informed decision-making.
• Supervise the activities of junior officers and provide guidance as necessary.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Human Resources and Administration.

Candidate Profile
Education and Professional Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline.
• Master’s Degree (Bac+5) in a Human Resources-related discipline.
• Professional qualification in Human Resource Management.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of the cement industry in terms of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, legislation, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of salary structures, benefits and compensation practices, and other related activities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of market/industry compensation and benefits information.
• Good understanding of payroll management systems and ability to perform complex troubleshooting operations.
• Strong leadership and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent business writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, especially MS Excel.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors will be an additional advantage.