Policy & Compensation Adviser at Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited

Job Purpose

• The Policy & Compensation Adviser is a core member of the HR Policy, Remuneration and Services Team.
• The role will collaborate with the HR function, relevant HR leadership, and the organization’s management on global and local policies, compensation, and benefits.
• The role is a key delivery engine that drives the operating model around people, structure, systems, and processes, and delivers the EVP agenda of the company to make it a great place to work.
• The role also supports business planning and engagement activities.
• The Policy & Compensation Adviser plays a crucial role in enhancing employee satisfaction and engagement, which directly impacts organizational success.
• This role helps foster a positive work environment and supports the Renaissance Talent Management strategy.

Responsibilities

• Local policy development, working as a specialist in a specific or range of policy areas: Policies aligned with business objectives and regulatory compliance
• Support the design and management of remuneration and reward structures: Competitive pay practices that attract and retain talent
• Participate in market benchmarking and salary surveys: Data-driven decisions for salary reviews and benefits administration
• Policy communication and engagement: Enhanced employee experience and retention
• Communicate compensation and benefits policies to employees, providing guidance and addressing inquiries related to compensation and benefits
• Manage statutory payments and compliance: Timely remittance and zero compliance breaches
• Support payroll and HR service operations: Accurate, timely payroll and efficient HR service delivery
• Support HR service delivery: Timely resolution of queries and improved employee satisfaction
• Ensure SLA compliance for HR services: Consistent service standards and operational efficiency
• Monitor and report HR metrics: Data-driven improvements and accountability
• Support and enable HR Business Partners: Consistent policy application and effective HR delivery across the company
• Drive HR digitalization initiatives: Integrated HRIS and streamlined workflows
• Support performance management implementation: Improved employee performance and alignment with company targets
• Oversee accrual provisioning for employee payments: Accurate financial reporting and budget control
• Manage statutory payments and compliance: Timely remittance and zero compliance breaches
• Generate HR analytics and reports: Insights for leadership decision-making and strategic planning
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and internal governance: Reduced risk and adherence to regulatory standards
• Support business planning activities: Alignment of HR plans with corporate objectives and Operating Business Plans

Job Dimension

• Operational Excellence: Deliver faster, simpler HR experiences aligned with global standards, simplify operational processes, and unlock improvement opportunities. Enable integrated delivery of organizational changes through capable HR services
• Digitalization: Drive integrated HR digital agenda, including payroll implementation and HRMIS

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field from a reputable institution
• Minimum of 10 years’ HR experience, with exposure to multinational environments
• Certification in Total Rewards or CCP is preferred
• Chartered Member of CIPM, CIPD, or any equivalent professional institute
• In-depth knowledge of HR policy development, compensation & benefits, and HRIMS (SuccessFactors is an advantage)

The Successful Candidate Should Have:

• Analytical skills: Ability to analyse market data and assess pay data to develop equitable compensation policies
• Strong understanding of HR digitalization, data analytics, and process improvement
• Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills
• Experience in compliance management and regulatory reporting
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Problem-solving skills: Capable of addressing pay equity issues and resolving benefit-related queries with sound judgment

Desirable:

• Experience supporting project-based, upstream, or offshore operations
• Knowledge of local content or expatriate workforce management
• Professional HR certification (CIPM, CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent)