Rewards Specialist

Permanent

Cape Town

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vectors vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in multi-temperature vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

The Reward Specialist will be responsible to support the organizations remuneration strategy and processes through the implementation and maintenance of effective and efficient remuneration administration and management practices

Key Responsibilities

Partner with HR business partners to identify and propose total reward solutions to influence employee behavior, to attract and retain.

Manage the completion of market survey submissions and data analysis.

Analyze remuneration and benefits across the business report on findings including internal equity and external competitiveness.

Evaluate and recommend changes to increase the effectiveness, alignment and competitive positioning of the Groups compensation practices, including base salary and annual incentive programs.

Establish, administer, manage, and review the Groups employee remuneration and benefits system, including the integration of benefit programs following any mergers and acquisitions.

Devise, maintain and monitor fair and equitable pay rates across the Group.

Participate in the management of year-end pay and benefits review and bonus payment cycle.

Recommend corrective or alternative actions to resolve compensation-related issues.

Manage medical aid and disability funds, identify, and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees, by working with brokers, considering the risks and cost implications, and researching benefits.

Provide expert knowledge to assist in the selection of third parties to provide the best HR solutions and services.

Manage third-party vendors such as brokers and consultants and mediate between vendors and employees.

Manage service level agreements with benefits service providers.

Perform audits to ensure compliance with the remuneration structure.

Manage the administration of the Groups profit share program.

Design and implement specific projects relating to compensation and benefits as required.

Participate in the compilation and provision of all requisite information for the external audit and for the remuneration components of the annual report.

Qualifications And Experience

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Relevant business degree

Minimum of 3 5 years in a reward / compensation & benefits environment.

Skills and Competencies

Knowledge

Classic Reward Experience Is Essential.

HR business partnering experience would be an advantage.

Competencies Required

Proven analytical skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to manage self.

Forward thinking

Ability to multitask and prioritize projects.

Comprehend, interpret and apply policies with accuracy and clarity.

Knowledge of SA labour laws and Employment Practices

Job Grading

Coordinate and oversee job grading processes, as and when required.

Evaluate positions to ensure a consistent single grading system across the Group.

Prepare classification systems and define job levels and families.

Analysis and Reporting

Compile remuneration and benefit statistical reports.

Collect and analyse compensation information across all work areas within the Group.

Initiate total compensation reviews and alternatives based on market competitiveness and business needs.

Information and Data Management

Consolidate data from all systems impacting on remuneration to analyze human resource-related data and identify trends and anomalies.

Share relevant management information with operational and national management teams to enable reliable business decision-making.

Ensure relevant remuneration information is available on the company intranet for referencing by the broader employee-base.

Oversee and assure the integrity of remuneration and job grading data and information across the Group.

Professional and Technical Support

Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to smoothly transition from design to implementation or maintenance of new or changed compensation and remuneration programes.

Serve as a recognized subject matter expert and an escalation point for HR and business leadership regarding issues around pay and bands by influencing outcomes that are based on professional advice consistent with Group-wide policies and best practice

We look forward to hearing from you!