Senior Hr Manager : Reward

Old Mutual Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks a skilled professional to lead the design and governance of reward strategies. The ideal candidate has over 8 years in HR, with extensive experience in reward management. Responsibilities include overseeing reward practices, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing employee experience across the organization. Apply by 01 December.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in HR with at least 5 years in reward management and governance roles.
• Strong knowledge of reward strategy, governance, and compliance.
• Advanced analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of reward strategies.
• Drive initiatives enhancing employee experience through effective communication.
• Provide input into Total Reward strategy and manage external market data.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Ability

Influencing Skills

Attention to Detail

Adaptive Thinking

Change Management

Computer Literacy

Cultural Awareness

Data Compilation

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together. Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Lead the design, implementation, and governance of reward strategies that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Drive initiatives that enhance employee experience through effective reward communication and integration.

Additionally, analyse HR data and make recommendations considering impact on other practices.

Support delivery of Remuneration and Benefits processes over periods up to 1 year.

Provide input into Total Reward strategy and manage external market data gathering and relationships.

Key Result Areas

• Employee Experience & Total Reward Statement: Oversee development and launch of TRS, ensuring accurate reflection of share awards and benefits.
• Regulatory Compliance & Fair Pay: Ensure alignment of reward practices with Companies Amendment Act and other relevant legislation.
• Remuneration Governance: Lead annual remuneration review processes, including LTI, retention schemes, and share-based awards.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare and present remuneration reports in line with King IV principles.
• Capability Building: Enhance reward capability across the organization through training and stakeholder engagement.
• Analyse HR data and make recommendations considering impact on other practices.
• Manage external market data gathering and maintain relationships with external parties.
• Conduct job evaluations for consistency and appropriateness of job levels.
• Develop metrics and reports on Reward and Benefits expenditure.
• Consult with HR Business Partners on reward and benefit policies.
• Monitor compliance and research market trends to make recommendations.
• Provide input into HR policy development to ensure legislative alignment and standardization.

Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years in HR with at least 5 years in reward management and governance roles.
• Strong knowledge of reward strategy, governance, and compliance; advanced analytical and communication skills; ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Ability, Influencing Skills, Attention to Detail, Adaptive Thinking, Change Management, Computer Literacy, Cultural Awareness, Data Compilation, Employee Compensation and Benefits, Executing Plans, Human Capital Management Systems, Knowledge Management, Organizational Design, Performance Management Design, Policies & Procedures, Policy Development, Regulatory Compliance Management, Servant Leadership.

Competencies

• Balances Stakeholders, Builds Effective Teams, Communicates Effectively, Drives Results, Ensures Accountability, Plans and Aligns, Strategic Mindset, Tech Savvy.

Education & Closing Date

Post‑graduate Diploma (PGDip) (Required). Closing Date: 01 December.