Benefits Consultant

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified retail company is seeking a mid-senior Benefits Consultant to manage comprehensive benefits programs, ensuring strategies align with business objectives. The role involves close collaboration with HR and third-party providers, making it essential to have a strong HR or Psychology degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Join us for a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving organization with diverse growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years functional Benefits experience.
• Disability and COID and Medical Aid Experience.
• Understanding of the TFG business context.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage comprehensive benefits programs.
• Oversee implementation of benefit change projects.
• Ensure compliance with benefits processes.

Skills

Review and Reporting

Managing Change

Business Case Contribution

Business Process Modeling (BPM)

Spreadsheet Expertise

Employee Relations

Education

HR/Psychology Degree or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

The Benefits Consultant II is responsible for designing and managing comprehensive benefits programs. They ensure that benefits strategies are competitive and aligned with business objectives, and they provide expert advice to HR and management teams. Additionally, they oversee the implementation of benefit change projects and support the roll-out of the benefits plan, including communication and post-implementation support.

Job Description

The Benefits Consultant II is responsible for designing and managing comprehensive benefits programs. They ensure that benefits strategies are competitive and aligned with business objectives, and they provide expert advice to HR and management teams. Additionally, they oversee the implementation of benefit change projects and support the roll-out of the benefits plan, including communication and post-implementation support.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery of benefits and change management activities:

• Guided by the annual rhythm plan execute meet deadlines within SLA, including business and stakeholder readiness
• Ensure that all benefit change project are planned and effectively implemented
• Assist the SPA with the roll out of the benefits plan including communication plan, required consultation and post implementation support
• Work with System and Reporting team to ensure all benefit data is tracked and available for reporting requirements as well as compiling the relevant reports and providing feedback
• On-going reporting, database management and matrices
  
  

Liaison and case management with TFG’s 3rd Parties [i.e. Disability, COID, Medical Aid etc.]:

• Ensure readiness of the HR Services support teams in order to meet lead times, delivery and ensure timeous and quality completion
• Execute operational activities for / through relevant third parties
• Partner where relevant in order to ensure delivery of necessary outputs as per the SLA, agree delivery and ensure timeous and quality completion
• Ensure effective disability case management, analysis and reporting
• Escalate delivery or operational concerns with the relevant relationship holder
• Attend operational meetings with third parties
• Partner to deliver end-to-end digital / e-solutions
• Partner with external suppliers on new or enhanced processes to establish agreed lead times and timeous and quality delivery
  
  

Identify And Manage Potential Risks

• Ensure Benefits process and practices meets compliance requirements
• Identify and provide recommendations to address non compliance Ensure all significant legislative risks / compliance issues are escalated to Benefits Manager and or SPA Benefit / relevant Specialists
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for improvement in Benefits processes and communicate these to Benefits Manager for consideration
• Execute User Acceptance Testing activities aligned with Systems & Reporting team testing periods
  
  

Problem Management / Escalation Management

• Communicate all significant risks to delivery to the Benefits Manager
• Escalate any deviation to policy and provide recommendation to Benefits Manager or relevant SPA Benefits for decision
  
  

General: Benefits and People Shared Services Support:

• Assist other teams members, and / or in broader People Shared Services: Operations according to resource needs (valley periods, emergencies, projects)
• On request, act as 2-I-C to Benefits Manager (e.g. during absence; taking the lead on a project; etc)
• Make recommendations and proposals to improve shared service effectiveness and efficiency
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• HR/Psychology Degree or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years functional Benefits experience.
• Disability and COID and Medical Aid Experience [including 3rd party management]
• Africa Benefit management experience [advantageous]
• Wellness experience [advantageous]
• Understanding of the TFG business context
  
  

Skills

• Review and Reporting
• Managing Change
• Business Case Contribution
• Business Process Modeling (BPM)
• Enterprise Readiness Assessment
• Perform Gap Analysis
• Human resources systems and tools
• Presentation Creation
• Spreadsheet Expertise
• Employee Relations
• Learning Solutions Development
  
  

Behaviours

• Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Financial Acumen - understands and applies financial concepts and principles to make informed financial decisions
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growthTeam player with good interpersonal competencies
• Able to influence business and get buy-in from stakeholders
  
  

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

About Us

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?

About The Team

The human resources team strive to create the best experience for all employees throughout the organisation, focusing on people and culture. This team is responsible for talent acquisition, on-boarding, performance management, development, career progression, employee relations and remuneration.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Retail

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