Compensation Benefits Manager

OVERALL MISSION
The Compensation & Benefits Manager will support the HR Director to achieve the HR team’s strategic objectives and drive the delivery of exceptional people management of our employees. The Compensation & Benefits Manager will support the delivery of high-quality projects and support functions for the UK, Ireland & SA. The role involves monitoring and implementing competitive compensation and benefits programs that will support our overall strategic aims and objectives.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Deliver and develop the regular benefits and overall offering, partnering with central and zone teams.
Lead on specific compensation initiatives across the region.
Act as the key point of contact for compensation-related activities, such as the preparation of salary reviews and compensation packages.
Ensure that all compensation and benefits schemes are managed effectively (Private/Group, Life Insurance, Pension, etc.).
Work closely with the payroll team to ensure all compensation and benefits-related activities are seamlessly integrated.
Monitor the effectiveness of existing compensation and benefits policies and plans.
Lead any ad-hoc compensation and benefits projects and policy reviews.
MOBILITY
Lead international mobility activities, obtaining all necessary information to prepare compensation proposals.
Manage all mobility-related policies and procedures across the region, and liaise with the EMEA C&B team where required.
PAYROLL
Effectively lead and manage all payroll activities, ensuring the smooth running of transactions in the payroll process.
Ensure that the payroll process is completed on time, driving close liaison and alignment with the payroll team.
Liaise with the payroll team and other relevant stakeholders to ensure all payroll activities are completed accurately and in compliance with legal requirements.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, ensuring the application of payroll rules are compliant.
PROJECTS & INTERNAL COMMUNICATION
Manage the effective administration and running of HR projects and initiatives, working in collaboration with HR team members.
Prepare and deliver regular reports and project updates, attending relevant HR meetings and working groups where required.
REPORTING
Utilize HR systems to provide insights to inform business and people decisions.
LEADERSHIP
Work with HR and executive management to drive, encourage innovative solutions.
Lead reward projects, developing reward policies, practices and procedures to support strategic aims and objectives of the business.
KEY INTERFACES & BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
HR teams
Key business stakeholders (Zone Directors, Zone Managers, Deputy Zone Directors & Team Managers)
Finance / Payroll / HRIS
External vendors / Intermediaries / Digital
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Significant C&B experience at a senior level.
Experience in managing payroll and managing benefits portfolios.
Excellent knowledge of compensation and benefits including job evaluation, salary surveys and market pricing.
Strong analytical and data management skills.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a matrix organization and to collaborate across functions in the organization.
Experience in leading and delivering projects on time.
EXPECTED ATTITUDES
Managerial: Responsibility, Creativity
Individual: Adaptability, Tenacity