Area Human Resources Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Job Description

• The purpose of this role is to support HR core/essential work with an emphasis on Total Rewards functions for an area requiring senior professional knowledge. Employees at this level work under minimal supervision, have comprehensive working knowledge, and handle complex issues and problems. This role reports to the Mgr, Area Human Resources and frequently partners with the workforce, area leaders, area HR team, and receives oversight and training from headquarters Compensation and Benefits professionals.

Responsibilities

• Compensation and benefits salary survey requests, and analysis in partnership with HQ
• Africa Central Area salary structure building, and merit proposals
• Compensation coaching
• Allowance review and propose changes on new job evaluation for Africa Central Area specific roles
• Local benefits and compensation analysis, proposals, approvals, merit increase
• Benefit providers service level agreements.
• Mobility/relocation benefit analysis and approvals
• Benefits administration and coordination for all types of plans (retirement, healthcare, life coverage, etc.)
• analysis, provider communication, proposal preparation, contract renewals, legislation monitoring
• Employee education/training, enrollment or de-enrollment
• Administration, and payout of Employee discount offering decisions,
• Leave Benefits Administration (Parental, Maternity, Short-term disability, workers comp)
• Other essential tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be worthy to hold a current temple recommend
• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years professional experience or any combination of equivalent education and work experience
• Comprehensive working knowledge of HR operations, specifically Total Rewards
• Key skills and core competencies include the ability to: build relationships, consult with business leaders, deliver excellent customer service, analyse and interpret data,
• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for extended periods of time and using computer monitors/equipment.
• Ability to communicate well in both written and spoken English and French languages will be an added advantage

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Certification in HR, Compensation, or Benefits