HR SERVICES & REWARDS SPECIALIST

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of HR Services & Rewards Specialist within the Human Resources department. The position reports to the Human Resources Head. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the delivery of best practice HR Services to optimise business performance, improve productivity, efficiencies, and processes in the business, oversee country HR Services & Reward functional excellence, be the custodian of optimised HR processes, update policies, best practice standards, and integrated systems usage/compliance. Implement an aligned reward, compensation, and employee benefits strategy and plan, provide accurate reports and analytics for effective decision-making, and provide effective governance & oversight.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, or policy requirements
• Lead initiatives & oversee the HR administration function to drive operational HR administration excellence
• Oversee the efficiency and accuracy of reward and benefits administration, including active participation in benefits committees
• Provide effective governance & oversight to ensure HR Services & Reward related risk is managed or mitigated understanding of HR Controls framework & ongoing site audits
• Build HR Services and Reward management capability for HR and line management
• Provide updated, standardized employee contract templates (permanent, FTCs, casuals, etc.)
• Develop capabilities in the best use of HR systems, data & analytics across all HR functions
• Ensure the availability and accessibility of relevant and accurate HR master data (incl. employee-related data, biometrics, leave, remuneration and reward, and organisational structure data)
• Delivers meaningful and consolidated HR reports with insights and recommendations to manage risk, improve productivity, and reduce wasteful costs (routine & ad hoc)
• Manage the process of HC planning, budgeting, and reporting (incl availability of organograms)
• Partner with Group HR Services to conduct periodic remuneration and rewards surveys & ensure market-related reward
• Provide input into the annual salary mandating process & successfully implement wage/salary increases- ensuring information is available to support bargaining unit wage negotiations.
• Manage and ensure compliance with applicable pay and leave laws, regulations, and union agreements and define clear pay rules (barg & non-barg) & system alignment for effective T&A management across the ISSA sites.
• Manage work permits for foreign employees and service providers/consultants
• Maintain and update all HR policies and procedures, ensuring the acknowledgment process is in place post-communication and there is management enforcement and adherence to these policies and procedures
• Promote and adhere to Illovos procedures, policies, and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

Qualifications Minimum Requirement:

• Degree (HR, Business)
• 5-7 years relevant experience, Impressive, demonstrable track record, and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level
• Fluent in MS Office with intermediate or advanced-level Excel
• The use of a time and attendance system (KRONOS) will be advantageous.
• The use of SAP (Success Factors) will be advantageous.
• Good understanding of bargaining council, provident/pension fund procedures, and participation in benefits committees.
• Key Culture Attributes: Demonstrates the importance of safety, quality & teamwork; effectively leads and communicates because