Manager Total Rewards (Hay Level 18 / D3) at NECSA

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

 Design of strategy, policy and governance guidelines

• Design and implement a holistic total rewards and benefits strategy for The Group, inclusive of financial and non-financial element as encapsulated in the employee value proposition (EVP), e.g. guaranteed pay, variable pay, employee non-financial recognition, wellness, employee engagement, career growth, company branding, values and leadership.
• Design and contribute to the development and implementation of total reward related policies and procedures across The Group to ensure alignment with strategy and business objectives.
• Act as process owner for specified reward activities to ensure principles and guidelines are created and followed across the business.

Manage and ensure accurate, smooth remuneration processes and annual review cycles

• Drive the completion of the annual reward cycle including recommendations for annual increases or changes to reward packages at both a policy (annual budget increase) and individual level (new appointments, promotions etc.)
• Oversee the regular review of benefits structures, for optimal utilisation and cost efficiency
• Ensure tax legislation compliance and adherence to remuneration governance principles, including annual compliance reporting and emoluments disclosure
• Contribute to the design, application and implementation of effective reward tools and processes to aid business managers in the consistent and fair reward of their employees.
• Lead and/or participate in HRIS/Payroll related system optimisation and data integrity to ensure effective implementation of reward related programmes.
• Manage short term performance Incentives.
• Ensure the allocation of bonuses align with policy and standards for both bargaining and non-bargaining categories of employees.
• Facilitate total reward communication across The Group, inclusive of reward/performance outcomes (financial recognition), non-financial recognition, optimising benefit and wellness structures.

Ensure competitive, best practice total reward practices

• Benchmark total reward practices and industry trends against the market, including lifestyle benefits trends, employee engagement practices, wellness and other non-financial recognition and employee appreciation programmes
• Benchmark salaries against industry on a regular basis in accordance with policy
• Conduct market trends and competitiveness analysis
• Develop reward capability across The Group through identifying needs, carrying out training and sharing information in support of reward policies and processes.
• Provide advice and guidance to all stakeholders on specific pay and benefits issues, supporting the implementation of frameworks and policies to ensure compliance to guidelines and processes.

People Management

• Provide leadership to staff on Total Rewards and Wellness initiatives implementation.
• Manage and ensure that all staff are trained, skilled and that their expertise is optimally applied to ensure optimal productive working environment and healthy staff morale.
• Manage Teams’ performance to ensure successful achievement of deliverables. Ensure a speedy resolution of grievance within the prescribed timeframes.
• Provide coaching and support to staff members, senior management, divisional line managers and HR Business partners.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience:

• Applicable bachelor’s degree e.g. B Comm or B Admin 
• An Honours degree will be an advantage
• Registration with SA Reward Association (SARA)
• Practical experience in remuneration analysis
• A professional registration will be an advantage