Head, Total Rewards and Compensation at Mastercard Foundation

THE OPPORTUNITY

Mastercard Foundation is looking for a senior total rewards and mobility professional for a new role to serve as a strategic partner, working directly with leaders and staff across the Continent. The focus is to build a total rewards strategy that aligns to both the talent strategy and Young Africa Works strategy.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to create and elevate the total rewards strategy to support the Foundation’s competitiveness for talent. This individual will think holistically while directing the global aspects on total rewards and mobility programs covering Canada and Africa. This role will also provide expert consultation in compensation and benefits to regional and country teams while assessing and driving transformation of the total rewards and mobility function To achieve the  mandate, the individuals will lead a team of professionals located in Toronto, Canada and in Africa, assessing, designing world class programs and and implementing them at a country and local level. 

We are looking for an individual who is results-oriented, agile, creative and a team player to work in an environment characterized by expansion and growth.  

YOU WILL REPORT TO

The Chief of People and Culture partnering closely with senior management across the Continent and in Canada.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Establish a holistic Total Rewards and Mobility function in close collaboration with the People and Culture team.
• Build, manage, and coach a strong Total Rewards team to support this mandate.
• Oversee the design and implementation of global mobility framework and all associated processes and policies applicable to both Canada and Africa; including technical expertise relating to international assignments i.e. work permits, income tax, relocation, local legislation.
• Ensure that these programs are effective, employee experience driven, administered with excellence and with looked at for continuous improvement.
• Scan the global total rewards trends and approaches to ensure our programs are competitive.
• Drive Total Rewards philosophies, projects and processes that require global alignment including but not limited to compensation cycles, mobility, relocation, Canadian and African benefits and a recognition program.
• Educate and inform senior leaders, manager and staff on compensation structure and related policies and processes.
• Manages Executive Compensation and market analysis.
• Support HRBP’s on all aspects of compensation execution and mobility.
• Lead the execution of total rewards studies and analyses including benchmarking and market competitiveness.
• Responsible for ensuring all employment legislation and standards are followed to ensure legal compliance.
• Develop great relationships with our employees at all levels to support a high level of employee engagement.
• Leverage networks and experience to bring new ideas and best practice to the forefront.
• Manage the coordination of multiple interventions across multiple sectors and change course based on new information.
• Develop and maintain existing and new vendor relationships to advance the work.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience serving in strategically focused roles. Senior level experience including leading and directing compensation, benefits and mobility programs is a must. Global experience is an asset.
• Minimum 7 years of experience leading and managing a team with the proven ability to motivate and energize others.
• Post Graduate degree in Human Resources, Compensation, Benefits or a related field and/or a combination of relevant experience and education. Certificate in compensation, benefits and/or mobility would be an asset.
• Fluency in English is required, and French language skills would be preferred.
• Experience with changing and/or enhancing and implementing compensation and benefit programs.
• Experience with building compensation, benefits and mobility programs.
• Extensive knowledge of employment legislation, best practices and market practices across Africa with a strong professional network. Good knowledge of immigration and relocation practices.
• Willingness to take initiative, “roll up one’s sleeves” move with urgency, persistence and speed, and thrive in a fast-paced environment of high demand and change.
• Able to navigate a complex organization in transition, bringing a flexible attitude and a growth mindset
• Able to bring creative new approaches and diverse solutions. Willing to take calculated risks to influence the adoption of fresh ideas and approaches.
• Strong employee focus with exceptional interpersonal and listening skills with the ability to build effective partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders and across all levels of the Foundation.
• Possesses professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values of Humility, Kindness & Respect, Co-creation and Impact.
• Drives towards impact and outcome. Motivated by a sense of performance, excellence and urgency.
• Strong judgement, consulting, facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable with all forms of technology.
• Able to travel across Africa and internationally.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING

• A values-driven organization with a compelling mission
• An opportunity to pursue your passion to have impact on the lives of others
• A chance to build a new Total Rewards function and make your mark as an HR professional
• Small collaborative teams where you can influence the direction of the organization
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Professional and personal learning opportunities supported by the Foundation