Manager Compensation & Benefits at T2 (Formerly 9Mobile)

Job Summary

• The role holder will be responsible for designing, implementing organization-wide total reward, and managing competitive compensation structures, policies and employee benefit programs.
• This role will ensure alignment with organizational goals, legal compliance, and market competitiveness to enable EMTS attract, retain and motivate best talent.
• Manage the reward team, to ensure that reward, recognition and well-being initiatives in EMTS re-enforce the corporate values and deliver employee value proposition.

Roles and Responsibilities

Tactical

• Provide input in the articulation of EMTS Reward & Well Being strategy and philosophy.
• Periodically scan the market for comparable compensation practices and conduct benchmark survey.
• Advice CHRO on new pay practices and recommend options for the business.
• Propose strategies for aligning the company's compensation and benefit practice with market realities.
• Develop and maintain salary structures, pay grades, and incentive plans.
• Conduct job evaluations and market benchmarking to ensure competitive pay.
• Advise leadership on compensation decisions and budget implications
• Propose and implement appropriate pay for performance models.
• Ensures that all policies, programs, and candidate selection processes are implemented in strict compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, relevant reporting requirements, and applicable State and Federal laws.
• Liaise with Finance and external tax consultants to design compensation structures that minimize tax exposures and ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Implement competitive compensation packages to ensure EMTS can attract and retain quality talent in the market.
• Proactively research and gather data on industry reward practices and compensation packages and benchmark EMTS's package position against industry standards.
• Continuously monitor, evaluate and recommend improvements/revisions to Reward policies and processes to reflect current realities.
• Monitor the organization’s salary structure and benefits provision to ensure a balance between control of staff costs and attracting and retaining staff.
• Use HRIS and analytics tools to generate insights and support strategic decisions
• Ensure HR projects are carried out in accordance with agreed budget, timeline and resources.
• Coordinate the alignment of EMTS salary scale to job grades to reflect current realities.

Operational

• Advice line managers on Reward/Benefits for new hires.
• Communicate updates and changes to compensation structure to staff.
• Plan and manage the human and material resources of the team to optimize performance, morale and enhance productivity.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinate's performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting for audits and compliance.
• Use HRIS and analytics tools to generate insights and support strategic decisions.
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the CHRO
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the CHRO.
• Responsible for Wellness program reports i.e. utilization, statistics, and satisfaction
• Responsible for Wellness related communications by partnering with Brands & Communications and Health & Safety teams (e-mails, posters, screen messaging, desk-drops, wellness newsletter etc.).

Education and Experience

• 1st degree in Accounting, Social Sciences or related fields.
• (8) years’ work experience with at least five (5) years in compensation and benefits or total rewards

Required Capabilities

Knowledge

• Remuneration Analysis & Design
• Budgeting
• Experience with HRIS systems and compensation tools
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Knowledge of compensation frameworks and benefits legislation.

Skills

• Strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Accountability

Behaviour

All EMTS Core Values