Reward Specialist at Vodacom

Role purpose:

The core purpose of this role is to provide high-quality reward & benefits guidance and support for international mobility and relevant reward and benefit programs.  The role works closely with Human Resources Business Partner, Vodacom International Business OPCO’s Vodafone International Mobility, HR Services, etc. to execute its mandate.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the end-to-end Vodacom Assignee Management process and act as the International Mobility Champion for Vodacom Group.
• Work closely with Finance to ensure that assignee costs are verified and validated and recorded accurately.
• Manage the entire Vodacom Intra Africa Assignee process.
• Ensure line managers and HRBPs are fully briefed and trained where applicable on the assignee management process.
• Training and capability of the HR teams across Vodacom Group on the international mobility process and policies.
• Maintain an accurate reporting system and ensure that EVO records are maintained for assignees.
• Ensure that the relevant tax support for assignees is in place and act as the contact point for external tax service providers.
• Responsible for managing all the Vodacom Group Recognition programs.
• Reward support for key reward processes and programs.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

Education & Qualifications

• Post Matric qualification - 3 years degree or diploma from a recognized tertiary institution in either HR or Finance.
• 3 - 5 years of solid experience in compensation management and/or Human Resources.
• Excel skills at an intermediate to a higher level are necessary.
• South African Reward Association Global Reward Practitioner qualification would be an advantage.
• Experience in international mobility/expatriate management would be advantageous.
• Experience in employee tax, payroll, and salary survey data submission (must have).

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience

• Strong numerical and advanced analytical and Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior managers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both oral and written.
• Excellent influencing skills and credibility at the senior level.
• Self-Starter.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize own work as well as that of others.
• Good working knowledge of the tax implications and legal compliance requirements of reward.
• Stays abreast of current trends related to the Rewards & Benefits products and services and anticipates future trends likely to have an impact on the business.
• Experience in conducting remuneration surveys.
• Excellent relationship and project management skills.
• Experience in using HR databases and other IT systems.

Closing Date: 15th, June 2022