Specialist: Group Rewards

As a global premium leader in the fishing industry, the Oceana Group seeks to bring on board exceptional professionals who will help advance our mission to positively impact lives.
Our core business is the catching, processing, marketing and distribution of canned fish, fishmeal, fish oil, lobster, horse mackerel, squid and hake. But thats just on the surface, deep down we are so much more. We are ranked as one of the top 20 seafood companies in the world by market capitalisation. We have a global presence and Oceana is a black-owned company and a level 1 B-BBEE contributor.
This opportunity is available within our Group Rewards Centre of Excellence (COE) and will report directly to the Executive: Group Rewards.

Purpose of the role:
As a Group Rewards Specialist, you will support the Executive: Group Rewards with designing and administering competitive benefits, wellness and compensation programs. In this role, you will analyze market trends, evaluate job positions, and ensure that all reward processes, policies and procedures are executed accurately.

Key Responsibilities:
Initiate and conduct research on rewards to ensure it is in line with market based on benchmarks and make recommendations
Execute implementation of new reward policies and procedures for the Group
Identify rewards and benefit trends based on best practice and make recommendations
Work with HR Business Partners to ensure role profiles are updated and reviewed on a regular basis across the group
Gather relevant data about roles to support pay equity between jobs
Manage and maintain database of role profiles for Group
Evaluate jobs when required and ensure pay equity between internal jobs
Administer and execute the annual incentive scheme processes (Long term & Short term) including inputs into JSE Investor Servicesplatform
Coordinate the annual increase process for the Group
When requested, assist HR Business Partners with market benchmarks for adhoc increase, promotions or new jobs
Assist with the IFRS2 share movement and directors remuneration disclosure notes for the Group and divisional AFS
Support Group Rewards Executive with divisional projects and initiatives to drive efficiencies and integration of relevant reward and benefits processes
Identify and drive the communication and sharing of learning across functions to facilitate continuous improvement
Manage and collate information for annual Remuneration Surveys (Deloitte/Remchannel) as well ad hoc survey participation.
Submit Salary Forecast to Finance for the OGL company
Coordinate and liaise with the pension/provident fund administrator
Coordinate the Pension/Provident fund manco meetings and actions (elections; induction; education etc)
Analyse the effectiveness of the services provided by suppliers of benefit administration and make recommendation where improvements can be made
Prepare the Total Rewards statement for distribution on an annual basis
Collate information required as inputs into Remuneration Committee pack
Collate information for inclusion in the Remuneration Report in the Integrated Report
Assist in Development of Wellness calendar
Manage initiatives on a monthly basis based on approved wellness calendar
Pro-actively manage EAP service provider in line with calendar
Ensure Wellness initiatives are assessed for effectiveness and fir for purpose

Qualifications and Experience:
Relevant Bachelors degree in Commerce or related field
3 to 5 years related experience with supporting Rewards accreditation (South African Rewards Association certification advantageous)
Strong analytical capabilities
Computer literacy in MS Office (Excel to advanced levels)

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
Broad knowledge of HR concepts, practices and procedures.
Keen attention to detail
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Exceptional customer service orientation.
A good balance of conceptual thinking and execution skills

Essential Behavioural Competencies:
Decision Making and Judgement
Analytical Thinking
Action Orientation
Interpersonal Skills
Good verbal & written Communication
Quality Orientation
Relationship Building

In support of the companys Employment Equity Plan, applicants from designated groups will be given preference for this position.
If you are not contacted within two weeks of closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful