Analyst Reward and Shares Management

AfroCentric Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

AfroCentric Group is seeking a Reward professional to design and maintain remuneration solutions across the group. You will conduct research, develop data matrices, and produce comprehensive reports to inform strategic and tactical reward decisions.

Responsibilities include strengthening data quality, supporting annual compensation cycles, analysing market data, and advising on pay ranges across subsidiaries. Strong Excel and HR analytics skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or Diploma with focus in Statistics or related field.
• Certified Reward and/or Benefits Professional advantageous.
• 3-5 years’ experience in the Reward field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialised research on best practice for scarce and critical skills within Health Care suitable for our business profile.
• Develop information and data matrices across the Group to provide solution input for Remuneration strategies.
• Develop comprehensive reports as per Reward business requirements.
• Extract accurate source data and understand information requirements.
• Provide input to improve efficiency, compliance and quality objectives related to Total Reward.
• Identify gaps and propose solutions to Senior Manager.
• Provide day-to-day operational support for Reward unit.
• Support remuneration strategies and pay ranges development.
• Support the annual compensation review process for all employees.
• Analyse market data and consider risk and controls.
• Advise on market positioning and career level adjustments.
• Support employee reward matters (new hires, severances, tailored packages, mobility).
• Support Gender Pay Gap reporting and equity programmes administration.
• Coordinate benefits processes and reporting to management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistical analysis

Excel & HR Analytics

Communication skills

Budget & cost analysis

Research techniques

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree or Diploma in Statistics or related field

Certified Reward and/or Benefits Professional (advantageous)

Tools

HR Information Systems

Job description

What will you do?

Position Purpose

To create the appropriate Reward solutions for the Group that meets circumstances unique to the various subsidiaries, aligned to the Group imperatives. Create valuable information for tactical and strategic decisions on Reward redesign and maintenance. Research and bring in-depth understanding of external best-practices and innovative trends in order to develop enhancements and solutions to identified problems, customising solutions to the needs of different subsidiaries.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct specialised research on best practice for scarce and critical skills within Health Care suitable for our business profile.
• Develop information and data matrices across the Group which will provide solution input for appropriate Remuneration strategies.
• Develop comprehensive reports as per Reward business requirements.
• Display understanding of source data and information requirements, extract accurate and appropriate source data.
• Provide specialist input and recommendations to improve the efficiency, compliance and quality objectives related to Total Reward.
• Identify gaps, develop and propose solutions to present to Senior Manager.
• Provide day to day operational support required for Reward unit to enhance and maintain top operational performance.
• Carry out analysis to support the design of new remuneration strategies and practices for all AfroCentric employees, in particular to support the development of AfroCentric pay ranges.
• Support the Reward Team to manage key reward activities.
• Support the annual and cyclical performance and compensation review process for all AfroCentric employees.
• Analysis of market data for individuals and consideration of risk and control matters.
• Assisting the company and colleagues to make sound recommendations for adjustments to market positioning and career levels.
• Support individual reward matters unique to employees, such as new hire remuneration, severances, developing tailored packages and support on any subsidiary mobility arrangements.
• Support AfroCentric’s Gender Pay Gap reporting requirements.
• Assist in the roll out and administration of existing annual equity programmes.
• Coordinate the administration of benefits processes, systems data and brokerage of benefits.
• Provide reporting to management for information on employee rewards.
• Work closely with Finance, Tax, Company Secretarial and other departments across the company regarding audit compliance, year-end reporting, share plan reporting and share grants/exercise.

Technical/Functional Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills, with good experience of interpreting and producing high quality, accurate management information.
• Statistical analysis and interpretations
• Good knowledge of various research techniques and how to apply them in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Highly numerate with an advanced ability in Excel, HR Analytics and reporting
• Previous experience of compensation practices and techniques across fixed and variable pay.
• Knowledge and experience of reward benchmarking
• Experience and exposure using HR Information Systems
• Proven experience supporting end to end annual and cyclical compensation processes
• Experience of producing detailed pieces of analysis / management information reporting
• Experience and understanding of the administration of employee benefits
• Thrives in a changing, fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Ability to collaborate and work in a fast-paced environment, adapting to rapid change
• Able to demonstrate an understanding / or experience of, cost and benefits analysis
• Ability to research complex questions
• Ability to conduct complex analysis, budget projections
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users clearly and concisely
• Experience of reviewing, implementing and maintaining efficient systems and processes

Competencies:

• Financial and Statistical analysis, modelling and reporting
• Attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Collaboration: Build work related network and share knowledge with colleagues
• Good oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills
• Time management, ability to work in a stressful environment
• Experience of operating with strictly confidential and sensitive information with tact, diplomacy and Integrity.

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in the Reward field.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or Diploma with focus in Statistics or related field. Certified Reward and/or Benefits Professional advantageous.

Turnaround Time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of line managers.

Our Commitment to Transformation

AfroCentric is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. Our Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.

Should you not hear from us within a month of applying, consider your application unsuccessful.