Head of Reward, EABL at Diageo

This role reports into the Reward Director – Europe & Africa and provides Reward partnership to the respective HR Directors and HR Business Partners within the EABL group and South Africa. It works closely with other functions within Global Reward and the Global Reward Operations team, and externally with 3rd parties that provide reward and benefit services, such as the insurance brokers, EABL ESOP administrators and pension scheme 3rd parties.

Purpose of Role

To ensure implementation of the multi-year reward & recognition strategy for EABL and SA in line with the Diageo reward strategy.

Role Responsibilities

• To develop and ensure implementation a multi-year reward & recognition strategy in line with the Diageo reward framework and strategy.
• To develop/implement the appropriate frameworks and policies that will guide the delivery of the reward strategy, and that is in compliance with the relevant legislative requirements within the respective markets.
• To prepare Board Remuneration Committee (BNRC/REMCO) recommendations to enable the EABL Board deliver on its oversight mandate on Reward.
• To provide oversight over the respective reward and recognition schemes including the employee share ownership plan (EABL ESOP).
• To review and be accountable for the quality and reliability of the annual salary survey data from our survey providers to assure that EABL & DSA reward remains market competitive.
• To lead the reward benchmarking cycle and develop the budget recommendations for the review of reward structures annually in line with the benchmarking outcomes.
• To provide oversight for the effective implementation of Reward processes and policies, such as the Annual Reward Cycle, General off-cycle Increases, etc
• To guide the respective market HR Directors on reward policy exception approval policies in line with the Diageo reward governance framework.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Required

Qualifications

• A University Degree is mandatory.
• A post graduate diploma or relevant HR professional qualification is an added advantage.
• An MBA is an added advantage.
• At least 8 years relevant experience in Reward and Recognition.
• Knowledge of the East Africa & South Africa region.
• Business Acumen and Management knowledge.

Skills

• Planning & Organisation skills
• Analytical & numerical skills
• Negotiation skills
• Influencing & stakeholder management skills
• Administrative skills
• Writing and communication skills
• Change Management.