FMCG company Compensation & Benefits Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Compensation & Benefits Manager CEWA

Job Code: CBM/BD/160425
 

Number of Positions Open: 1

Reports To: HR Director
 

Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Summary: Our client is a FMCG company looking for a Compensation and Benefits Manager CEWA.

 

Job Purpose:

• Manage payroll process for Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria


• Track salary costs for the Management Unit


• Develop, review and improve benefit and reward policies based on benchmark data


• Act as an HR Business Partner for the Central & West Africa Office

Primary Responsibilities:
 

Payroll Management:

• Effectively manage the monthly payroll process for our affiliates in Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria with the support of our external payroll service providers


• Give pay related input to the Distributor HR


• Oversee statutory compliances


• Respond to employee related queries around their salary payments

Remuneration review & Policy design

• Finding and analyzing remuneration structure and benefits offered by other employers in the industry. Ensure pay packages are competitive and in line with statutory requirements and industry standards.


• Spearheading the yearend total increase exercise; providing strategic thoughts, formats to Business HR in line with Performance Management strategy


• Participate in yearly compensation surveys, analyze the survey results


• Recommending changes in employee benefits/ remuneration structure. This includes salary, allowances, Variable Pay, medical insurance, group life and accident insurance, car benefit and relocation.


• Create Pay related policies

Annual Business Planning and cost tracking

• Give updates on actual salary costs for each Country unit and flag budget concerns to the HR Director


• Support HR Director with salary cost planning for the next year


• Developing Manpower Plans in line with ABP

HR Business Partnering C&WA

• Decide with Line Managers on the selection of candidates.


• Build up strong partnership with recruitment agencies and ensure timely filling of all vacancies.


• Drive Key People processes such as Performance Management, Talent Reviews, probation confirmations, Individual Development Planning & Related Developmental interventions, Salary increments and bonus pay

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor or Master degree in either Human Resources, Finance or Economics


• 5-8 years’ experience in HR, at least 3 years’ experience as Compensation & Benefits Manager or Specialist


• Experience in managing payroll data


• Experience in interpreting Hay and Mercer data and setting up policies


• Strong analytical skills


• Advanced Excel skills


• Of advantage: recruitment experience, FMCG background

How to Apply:

 
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on:  Compensation and Benefits Manager

Kindly include your current and expected remuneration in your application.

Be advised, this job is open to Kenyan nationals only