Manager, Compensations & 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