Reward Specialist

At **RCL FOODS** we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our ambition, to Grow What Matters

An exciting opportunity exists within the Compensation and Benefits team for a **Reward Specialist**. The role will report into the **Reward Manager** and will be based in **Westville**.

The Reward Specialist will be responsible to support the organisation’s remuneration strategy and processes through the implementation and maintenance of effective and efficient remuneration administration and management practices.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
**Remuneration Management**:

- Partner with HR business partners to identify and propose total reward solutions to influence employee behaviour, to attract and retain.
- Manage the completion of market survey submissions and data analysis.
- Analyze remuneration and benefits across the business report on findings including internal equity and external competitiveness.
- Evaluate and recommend changes to increase the effectiveness, alignment and competitive positioning of the Group’s compensation practices, including base salary and annual incentive programmes.
- Establish, administer, manage, and review the Group’s employee remuneration and benefits system, including the integration of benefit programmes following any mergers and acquisitions.
- Devise, maintain and monitor fair and equitable pay rates across the Group.
- Participate in the management of year-end pay and benefits review and bonus payment cycle.
- Recommend corrective or alternative actions to resolve compensation-related issues.
- Manage medical aid and disability funds, identify, and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees, by working with brokers, considering the risks and cost implications, and researching benefits
- Provide expert knowledge to assist in the selection of third parties to provide the best HR solutions and services.
- Manage third-party vendors such as brokers and consultants and mediate between vendors and employees.
- Manage service level agreements with benefits service providers.
- Perform audits to ensure compliance with the remuneration structure.
- Manage the administration of the Group’s profit share programme.
- Design and implement specific projects relating to compensation and benefits as required.
- Participate in the compilation and provision of all requisite information for the external audit and for the remuneration components of the annual report.

**Job Grading**:

- Coordinate and oversee job grading processes, as and when required.
- Evaluate positions to ensure a consistent single grading system across the Group.
- Prepare classification systems and define job levels and families.

**Analysis and Reporting**:

- Compile remuneration and benefit statistical reports.
- Collect and analyse compensation information across all work areas within the Group.
- Initiate total compensation reviews and alternatives based on market competitiveness and business needs.

**Information and Data Management**:

- Consolidate data from all systems impacting on remuneration to analyse human resource-related data and identify trends and anomalies.
- Share relevant management information with operational and national management teams to enable reliable business decision-making.
- Ensure relevant remuneration information is available on the company intranet for referencing by the broader employee-base.
- Oversee and assure the integrity of remuneration and job grading data and information across the Group.

**Professional and Technical Support**:

- Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to smoothly transition from design to implementation or maintenance of new or changed compensation and remuneration programmes.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance effective working relationships with key stakeholders across all business units and provide ongoing support to business units on remuneration and benefits initiatives.
- Educate line managers and employees on remuneration, benefit, and job evaluation-related matters.
- Participate in external forums to acquire more technical expertise, benchmark, and build understanding of market trends, new methodologies, and leading-edge technology.
- Manage remuneration projects as identified.

**Minimum Requirements**:
Relevant business degree.

Minimum of 3 - 5 years in a reward / compensation & benefits environment.

Classic reward experience is essential.

HR business partnering experience would be an advantage.

**Competencies**:
Proven analytical skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to manage self.

Forward thinking.

Ability to multitask and prioritize projects.

Knowledge of SA labour laws and Employment Practices.