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About this job

Airswift has been tasked by one of our key clients to seek an HR: Compensation, Benefits and Payroll to join them for a 1-year contract (renewable) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.The Job Holder is responsible for the following critical tasks :

Effective overseeing and implementation of company’s compensation and benefits policies and practices.

Activities

Ensure that compensation practices, salaries and benefits are in compliance with current legislation (pay equity, human rights, etc)
Develop a fair, equitable and competitive total compensation and benefits package that fits in and is aligned to the company’s strategy and business goals
Develop and Structure effective and efficient compensation and benefits practices for the company so as to yield the highest value for the company
Conduct research, assess employees needs by conducting organizational surveys to establish what motivates employee productivity
Design compensation packages and bonus programs that align with the company’s strategic plan
Assess, Measure, Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of employee compensation and benefit programs offered by the company
Provide technical and data driven support to managers in their decisions on compensation benefits practices/packages and advise on effective ways to motivate employees in the company.
Prepare regular audits and reports for company’s’ information and storage
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and payroll tax obligations
Maintain accurate records and prepare reports related to payroll.
Oversee timely processing of payroll changes (e.g. new recruits, terminated staff, salary increments) and system upgrades
Be responsible for overseeing, managing and administering employees' compensation and benefits
Developing a consistent compensation practice for the company
Ensure that company’s compensation practices are in compliance with current legislation
Ensure that the Company Policies, rules, guidelines and procedure are followed.
Provide continuous, reliable and relevant reporting to the management

Qualifications / Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or any other related field
5+ years of experience working in the human resources field
Possess 5+ years practical experience as a compensation and benefits manager or similar role
Possess knowledge and experience in using different payroll systems
Possess strong negotiation and communication skills
Knowledgeable in building compensation packages and bonus programs for various departments and seniority levels
Possess excellent understanding of job evaluation and job analysis systems
Good analytical skills especially in quantitative data collection and analysis
Possess good knowledge of payroll procedures and related labor laws of Tanzania
Possess experience in conducting employee satisfaction surveys
Familiarity with payroll software/ HRIS (e.g., SAP,) and MS Office (especially Excel)