Consultant - Rewards.Human Resources

MTN Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A major telecommunications company in Johannesburg is seeking a Compensation and Benefits Consultant. This role focuses on implementing effective compensation frameworks, aligning with business strategies, and managing the financial aspects of compensation programs. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and familiarity with South African laws. An ideal applicant holds a tertiary degree related to Finance or Human Resources and must demonstrate strong analytical and project management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Compensation, Benefits, Payroll & Share Administration.
• Worked in diverse cultures or multinationals.
• Experience in a medium to large organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the alignment of functional strategy with MTN SA and Group goals.
• Implement compensation and benefits framework as per Group guidelines.
• Manage portfolio budgets aligning with business objectives.

Skills

Compensation and Benefits Optimization

Knowledge of South African laws and regulations impacting rewards

Reporting and analytics

Payroll analytics

Financial Controls

Project management

Education

Minimum of 3 year tertiary degree/diploma (Commerce/Finance/Management)

Post-graduate qualification in a related field

Job description

MTN SA is an Operating Company (Opco) of MTN Group. MTN SA HR is governed by MTN Group’s policies, framework and

methodologies. MTN SA is entering a new phase in its lifecycle where operational and commercial excellence has become critical for success. The urgency for change has become more heightened amidst increased competitive intensity. The Compensation and Benefits Consultant must therefore ensure the successful delivery in context of :

An expertise-based multicultural organisation

A dynamic and evolving field of Telecommunications

Revolutionary workforce practices which are bringing together labour markets

Management of executive and local shareholder expectations

Achievement of top quartile operating efficiency and effectiveness through scale and common policies and processes

Dynamic legal and regulatory environment

Convergence in markets and exploration of non-traditional revenue streams requiring complex interpretation and structuring

Evolving industry sector constantly presenting new challenges and opportunities to the core businesses

Rapid horizontal and vertical expansion of MTN SA, in terms of size, products, customers and geographic distribution

Key Deliverables

The Consultant-Rewards will be accountable to achieve the following objectives :

Strategy Alignment and Implementation

Support the alignment of the functional strategy in line with the overarching MTN SA and cascaded MTN Group business goals

Ensure effective implementation of the strategy by means of providing direction, structure, frameworks, models, plans and roadmaps for the portfolio

Assist the Senior Manager with the functional implementation roadmap to ensure its alignment with the MTN SA business strategy and Group HR strategy while considering the changing dynamics of the internal and external ecosystem

Governance

Tactical Meetings

Hold tactical meetings, ensure relevant participation and provide guidance and input in the various discussions

Implement MTN SA wide transformation initiatives, elicit inputs from relevant parties and Group HR guidance on Global HR transformation initiatives

Implement adequate risk mitigation and controls and elicit inputs from relevant parties

Initiate approval process on new initiatives

Prepare proposals of related initiatives within the sub-stream

Escalations

Escalate issues that within area of responsibility will result in severe time, scope, productivity, and cost or resource impact

Provide solutions, within DOA, to escalations that have multiple processes / functions impact on critical path of service delivery

Reporting

Report on a periodic basis to the SM Total Rewards relating to progress made within the function and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisation

Report on an ad hoc basis on specific projects, as required

Portfolio budgets

Portfolio budgets

Develop and manage portfolio budgets in line with business objectives

Ensure that the cost of operations are reduced, in line with a least cost operating strategy stemming from the business drivers

Total Rewards Governance

Implement the Compensation and Benefits reward framework in the Opco as per Group guidelines

Implement and maintain the Rewards governance platform in line with MTN Group policies, across business to drive internal and regulatory compliance, cost target efficiencies, functional performance, technical resolutions and exchange of practices

Proactive evaluation and reporting of relevant rewards performance (financial and non-financial) metrics to enable timely course correction, programs and initiatives for the portfolio

Promote Rewards advisory services based on MTN Group standards for compensation and benefits

Support MTN SA REMCO and other compensation related local governance committee presentations

Support Group HR with information and MTN SA related support for Group REMCO and other Group Governance committee presentations

Monitor business impact of rewards programs

Liaise with Group HR for ad hoc salary increases and payouts

Ensure compensation and benefits audit and compliance readiness across MTN SA

MTN SA Compensation and Benefits

Support and manage the deployment of integrated compensation and benefit programs; base pay and incentive pay plan, reward levels based on MTN Group defined framework and guidelines

Manage the implementation of MTNs Compensation & Benefits policy and ensure 100% compliance to Group defined Compensation & Benefit policies and guidelines

Support and manage the rollout of MTN Group Compensation and Benefits Analytics frameworks to assess performance of the function and impact on MTN SA

Monitor the Group HR defined process to define the bonus and salary increase plans, approvals, guidelines, eligibility criteria and modelling across MTN SA

Support and manage the adoption of MTN Group defined total rewards optimization strategies across MTN SA

Actively contribute to the talent attraction and retention strategy through to design of innovative compensation and benefits programs with support from Group Rewards team where required

Provide recommendations and solutions to technical complex resolutions to the Rewards team to effectively execute on its objectives

Conduct periodic evaluations for the portfolio and share results with Expertise verticals. Provide specialist and professional input to reward solutions, strategies and ensure appropriate actions are taken (. Salary Plan review, Employee Cost Assessments, Top 300 Salary Review)

Support the monitoring of financial controls with regard to Payroll and to ensure independent reviews and reconciliations on payroll data are conducted

Consult with and advise employees on eligibility, provisions, claim resolution and other matters related to compensation and benefits

Ensure timely termination of employees’ benefits upon completion or termination of employment contract

Operationally manage third party vendors for compensation and benefits

Education

• Minimum of 3 year tertiary degree / diploma (specialization in Commerce / Finance / Mathematics / Sciences / Management / Human Resources as appropriate)
• Post-graduate qualification in a related field would be an advantage

Experience

• Minimum 5 years Compensation, Benefits, Payroll & Share Administration domain;
• Worked across diverse cultures or multinational / international organisation
• Experience working in a medium to large organization
• Project management experience
• Financial / Numeracy experience

Competencies

Competencies :

Functional Knowledge

• Compensation and Benefits Optimization
• Knowledge of South African laws and regulations impacting rewards
• Reporting and analytics
• Payroll analytics
• Pay structures management
• Financial Controls
• Rewards operations and administration
• Bonus and variable pay management
• Pay structure design and basic employee taxation
• Compliance and statutory reporting

Functional Knowledge

• Compensation and Benefits Optimization
• Knowledge of South African laws and regulations impacting rewards
• Reporting and analytics
• Payroll analytics
• Pay structures management
• Financial Controls
• Rewards operations and administration
• Bonus and variable pay management
• Pay structure design and basic employee taxation
• Compliance and statutory reporting