Consultant: Global Rewards Governance at MTN

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

• Global Rewards is among the four Global Expertise Verticals at MTN Group HR. As part of the Global Rewards Governance and International Operations sub-function, the Consultant, Global Rewards Governance will execute and deliver on the Global reward governance agenda to drive alignment of reward practices and collective achievement of global rewards targets across MTN.

The Consultant, Global Rewards Governance reports to the Senior Manager, Global Rewards  Governance and International Operations

The position will interface with the Opco HR community, Business and Regional Talent Partners, Manco HR Operations and the respective Global Expertise Verticals
Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's) (1/2)
Key Deliverables

The Consultant, Global Rewards Governance will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

Strategy Development and Implementation

• Assist SM in the creation of the sub-functional strategy for all aspects of rewards governance in line with the overarching business goals
• Provide input into the effective implementation of the strategy by means of providing direction, structure, frameworks, models, plans and roadmaps
• Assist in regular review of the functional strategy and roadmap to ensure its alignment with the changing dynamics of the internal and external ecosystem

Governance

Strategic Meetings

• Provide input in strategic meetings when required
• Provide inputs into the enterprise wide transformation initiatives when required
• Provide inputs into the risk mitigation and controls
• Perform evaluation baseline of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Provide input into the preparation of proposal on change initiatives SLA, policies and procedures

Escalations

• Escalate issues that will result in severe time, scope, productivity, and cost or resource impact
• Provide solutions to escalations that have multiple processes / functions impact on critical path of service delivery

Function Tactical

• Provide input into all projects initiated (internal or global)
• Provide input into establishing objectives, targets and budgets for Global Rewards function as applicable
• Identify and document key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions
• Prepare documentation required for sign-off / making decisions regarding tactical changes

Performance

• Ensure execution in alignment with functional strategy
• Provide input into SLA approval and exception performance review

Reporting

• Report on a monthly basis to reporting manager relating to progress made within the function and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisation
• Report on an ad hoc basis on specific projects as and when necessary
• Periodically review reports from the Opcos

Budgets

• Assist in managing sub-functional budgets in line with overall functional budget and business objectives
• Assist in managing project initiative budgets in line with business objectives

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)
Education:

• Minimum of 3 year tertiary degree / diploma (Human Resources / Business Studies / Finance/ Equivalent)
• Relevant certification / accreditation / membership with professional bodies in areas pertaining to remuneration and rewards management, etc.(advantageous)

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in working in the HR domain in telecommunication environment with specific focus on global compensation and benefits
• Financial / Numeracy experience
• Experience in ERP (Oracle preferred)
• Project management experience
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies
• Experience working in a medium to large organization
• Experience in Telecom Business will be advantageous