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Job Description

Overview

We are recruiting!

Our client in Ndola is looking for an Assistant Compensation and Benefits Manager to join their team for a job vacancy within the Construction industry.

Job Summary

• Undertake the implementation of Compensation and Benefits, payroll Management, compensation Strategy and surveys to ensure efficient management of human capital in the organisation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of the Clients approved compensation and benefits programs in the Company.
• Communicate the Clients overall objectives to HODs and ensure mutual understanding of short-term incentives and bonuses in line with Company guidelines.
• Responsible for payroll management and processing to ensure that staff are paid timely.
• Registration of staff for NHIMA, NAPSA and any other returns that are pay related to ensure compliance.
• Preparation and submission of monthly reports on compensation and benefits.
• Provide guidance and facilitation on pay related fringe benefits to all staff.
• Leave Administration such as tracking and commutation to minimise company costs.
• Responsible for consolidation and central depository of annual Budget preparation and Bonus pay outs.
• Monitor periodically to ensure maximum budget tracking to minimise costs in the department.
• Conduct periodical Salary Survey and review policies and procedures to suit current trends.
• Escalate administrative issues to Head HR or relevant Head Office function for speedy resolution on issues of SAP ERP and any matters relating to compensation.
• Responsible for the processing of annual performance outcomes and attendant reward such as step increases, promotions and short-term incentives (STIs).
• Manage the operational aspect of payroll from end to end that is from engagement to separation.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the General Manager & Head of HAM and Administration.

Key Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a Social Sciences or related discipline.
• Grade 12 school Certificate
• Full and valid driving licence
• Previous payroll management experience will be added advantage.
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience with at least two (2) years in a senior management position
• Mining or Manufacturing background will be added advantage.
• Associate/Full member of Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management

Skills and Competencies

• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Sound knowledge of the Clients business operations, product and service offerings
• Good knowledge and understanding of key HR management components (learning and development, performance & career management, compensation & benefits, reward and recognition, issues resolution).
• Good understanding of financial management, as well as an appreciation of the dynamics of the labour and employment legislations in the country.
• Knowledge of relevant applications to support HR and administration operations.
• Strong leadership & good communication skills
• Very good people management and networking skills.
• Good negotiation skills.