Reward Consultant

TFG; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

TFG is seeking a Reward Consultant to design and manage comprehensive reward programs. You will ensure compensation strategies are competitive and aligned with business objectives, offering expert guidance to HR and management teams.

You will act as the first contact for HR business partners and line managers on remuneration queries, while preparing proposals, coordinating annual reviews, and supporting audits and legislative reporting. Strong Excel skills and GRP awareness are preferred.

Qualifications

• Has hands-on experience with remuneration processes like annual pay reviews, salary structures, benchmarking surveys and legislative reporting.
• 2 to 3 years of remuneration experience in a large corporate or retail environment.
• GRP certification is advantageous and relevant degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for HRBPs and line managers on remuneration queries and changes.
• Prepare remuneration proposals in line with policy, SLAs and quality standards.
• Coordinate and implement annual review activities across the Group.
• Prepare and submit legislative reports with data verification and testing.
• Support monthly remuneration and legislative compliance audits.
• Compile and validate external benchmarking survey submissions.
• Maintain and update remuneration calculators and tools.
• Draft clear reward communications to support remuneration activities.
• Contribute to reward projects as needed.

Skills

Ownership

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Sound judgement

Relationship building

Clear communication

Curiosity

Education

Relevant degree

GRP certification

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Reward Consultant

The Reward Consultant designs and manages comprehensive reward programs.

You will ensure that compensation and benefits strategies are competitive and aligned with business objectives, and they provide expert advice to HR and management teams.

• Be the first point of contact for HR business partners and line managers on remuneration queries and changes

• Prepare remuneration proposals in line with remuneration policy, SLAs and quality standards

• Coordinate and implement annual review activities across the Group

• Prepare and submit legislative reports, including data verification and testing

• Support monthly remuneration and legislative compliance audits

• Compile and validate external benchmarking survey submissions

• Maintain and update remuneration calculators and tools

• Draft clear reward communications that support remuneration activities

• Contribute to reward projects as needed

• Relevant degree (e.g. BCom, BSocSci, HR Management or Data Analytics)

• GRP certification (completed or in progress) is advantageous

• 2 to 3 years' remuneration experience, preferably in a large corporate or retail environment

• Hands-on experience with remuneration processes such as annual pay reviews, salary structures, benchmarking surveys and legislative reporting

• Experience working with a range of stakeholders in a fast-paced, complex environment

• Proficiency in MS Office, including strong Excel skills

Skills:

• Take ownership and deliver to agreed SLAs

• Review and interpret information to resolve remuneration queries

• Work confidently with numbers, with strong attention to detail in data, calculations and reporting

• Apply sound judgement in grey areas, using principles and guidelines to handle each case on its own merits

• Build trust through honesty, integrity and sound advice

• Build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels

• Communicate clearly, concisely and with impact

• Take on new challenges with urgency, curiosity and a drive to keep growing their reward expertise

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