Senior Manager - Rewards Lead

Main Purpose of Role

To lead, shape, and deliver Deloitte Africa’s Total Reward and Benefits strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, compliance with legislation, and adoption of global best practices. The Africa Rewards Lead will partner with leadership and Finance teams across Southern, East, and West Africa to develop innovative, competitive, and market-leading reward solutions that enhance employee experience and drive business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Reward Strategy

• Design, implement, and monitor reward strategies and policies for Deloitte Africa, ensuring annual review and ongoing relevance
• Collaborate with reward leaders across Southern, East, and West Africa to harmonise approaches, share best practices, and support regional reward initiatives
• Conduct research into global reward trends and adapt policies to local and regional contexts
• Advise on and implement incentive schemes, retention strategies, and flexible benefits tailored to diverse markets.

• Operational Excellence & Process Enablement

• Oversee end-to-end reward processes, including annual increase cycles, salary band development, incentive pool management, and job grading.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to inform reward decisions and maintain competitiveness.
• Ensure operational effectiveness, risk mitigation (e.g., Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value), and alignment with evolving business needs.

• Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, HR Business Partners, and Finance teams.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on reward matters and act as a key liaison with regional counterparts.
• Engage with external partners and industry forums to benchmark and enhance reward offerings.

• Reporting

• Prepare and present reports on pay parity, transformation, and reward trends to senior leadership.

• Financial Management & Compliance

• Develop and manage budgets for reward programmes, ensuring financial discipline and value for money.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, fiduciary, and governance requirements across Southern, East, and West Africa.
• Maintain robust risk management frameworks for all reward activities.

• People Development & Enablement

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing reward team, fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all reward practices.

• Project & Change Management

• Lead and deliver key reward projects and change initiatives, ensuring alignment with business enablement goals and quality standards.
• Support and participate in reward projects, sharing expertise and promoting best practice.