Performance and Rewards Manager at Omnibiz Africa

Role Overview

• The Performance, Compensation, and Benefits Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization’s compensation and benefits strategies, as well as overseeing performance management frameworks. 
• This role ensures that the company attracts, motivates, and retains top talent while maintaining fairness, compliance, and alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Performance Management:

• Develop and implement performance management systems, including appraisal frameworks, KPIs, and feedback processes.
• Partner with department heads to ensure performance evaluation processes are consistent, fair, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, support employee development, and address gaps.
• Train managers and employees on performance evaluation processes and best practices.
• Ensure the alignment of individual and team goals with business objectives.

Compensation Strategy:

• Design competitive salary structures based on market trends, internal equity, and company goals.
• Conduct regular benchmarking and salary surveys to ensure competitive positioning in the market.
• Develop and manage incentive programs, including bonuses, profit-sharing, and other performance-based rewards.
• Collaborate with finance to budget and forecast compensation-related costs.

Benefits Administration:

• Manage and optimize employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Evaluate and negotiate with vendors to secure cost-effective and competitive benefits packages.
• Monitor industry trends to recommend enhancements to benefits offerings.
• Communicate benefits programs effectively to employees and address their inquiries.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with local labor laws and regulations.
• Prepare reports and analytics related to compensation, benefits, and performance for senior management.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of employee data.

Strategic Initiatives:

• Collaborate with HR leadership on workforce planning, budgeting, and organizational design.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement in performance, compensation, and benefits management.
• Lead or support projects related to employee rewards, engagement, and retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Certification in HR or compensation-related fields (e.g., SHRM-CP, CCP, GRP) is preferred.

Experience:

• 8 - 10 years of experience in HR, with a focus on compensation, benefits, and performance management.
• Experience in designing and managing salary structures, incentive plans, and employee benefits programs.
• Strong understanding of performance management systems and tools.

Skills:

• Analytical mindset with expertise in data analysis and reporting.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance strategic initiatives with operational tasks.
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems.