We are seeking a dynamic and experienced **Rewards and Recognition Specialist** to join our team.
In this role, you will play a key part in achieving the company's strategic goals by managing and implementing rewards, compensation, benefits, and recognition initiatives.
You will be responsible for conducting salary benchmarking, managing performance-based incentives, overseeing payroll processes, and coordinating employee engagement projects.
Your insights and expertise will help us enhance employee satisfaction and engagement through customized R&R solutions.
**Key Responsibilities:** - **Rewards and Recognition Programs:** Develop and manage programs that motivate employees, establish performance criteria, and continuously improve recognition initiatives.- **Salary Benchmarking:** Conduct market analysis to recommend equitable compensation adjustments, collaborating with HR and finance teams to ensure alignment with budgets and policies.- **Performance Bonus & Increase Structures:** Analyze performance data to allocate bonuses and increases accurately, within a structured budget process.- **Project Management:** Lead and coordinate key projects, managing timelines, budgets, and ensuring successful implementation.- **Payroll Management:** Oversee payroll processes with service providers, ensuring accurate salary payments, compliance with local regulations, and addressing payroll-related inquiries.- **Compliance and Reporting:** Ensure rewards programs comply with local laws, maintain accurate records, and provide detailed reports and data-driven insights for management.- **Benefits Management:** Manage competitive benefits programs (medical aid, retirement, etc.
), assist with enrollments, and continuously evaluate program effectiveness.Skills and Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce, or related fields.- 5+ years of experience in rewards and recognition, with a strong focus on project management and coordination.- Expertise in salary benchmarking, performance management incentives, payroll, and benefits management.- Experience working in African countries, with an understanding of local labor laws and regulations.- Proficiency in HR software (SAP, Mercans) and Microsoft Office Suite.Personal Attributes:- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to work independently and in teams.- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.- Proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.