Renaissance Africa Energy Company (RENAISSANCE) is on a dynamic journey to evolve into a world-class energy powerhouse, unleashing the entirety of our growth potential through collaborative efforts. Seamlessly weaving through the midstream value chain and fortifying our core capabilities, we stand ready to be the cornerstone of national development and industrialization, signaling a new era of unparalleled progress.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Policy & Compensation Adviser

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Individual Contributor or Supervisor Role: Individual Contributor

Job Purpose

• The Policy & Compensation Adviser is a core member of the HR Policy, Remuneration and Services Team.
• The role will collaborate with the HR function, relevant HR leadership, and the organization’s management on global and local policies, compensation, and benefits.
• The role is a key delivery engine that drives the operating model around people, structure, systems, and processes, and delivers the EVP agenda of the company to make it a great place to work.
• The role also supports business planning and engagement activities.
• The Policy & Compensation Adviser plays a crucial role in enhancing employee satisfaction and engagement, which directly impacts organizational success.
• This role helps foster a positive work environment and supports the Renaissance Talent Management strategy.

Responsibilities

• Local policy development, working as a specialist in a specific or range of policy areas: Policies aligned with business objectives and regulatory compliance
• Support the design and management of remuneration and reward structures: Competitive pay practices that attract and retain talent
• Participate in market benchmarking and salary surveys: Data-driven decisions for salary reviews and benefits administration
• Policy communication and engagement: Enhanced employee experience and retention
• Communicate compensation and benefits policies to employees, providing guidance and addressing inquiries related to compensation and benefits
• Manage statutory payments and compliance: Timely remittance and zero compliance breaches
• Support payroll and HR service operations: Accurate, timely payroll and efficient HR service delivery
• Support HR service delivery: Timely resolution of queries and improved employee satisfaction
• Ensure SLA compliance for HR services: Consistent service standards and operational efficiency
• Monitor and report HR metrics: Data-driven improvements and accountability
• Support and enable HR Business Partners: Consistent policy application and effective HR delivery across the company
• Drive HR digitalization initiatives: Integrated HRIS and streamlined workflows
• Support performance management implementation: Improved employee performance and alignment with company targets
• Oversee accrual provisioning for employee payments: Accurate financial reporting and budget control
• Manage statutory payments and compliance: Timely remittance and zero compliance breaches
• Generate HR analytics and reports: Insights for leadership decision-making and strategic planning
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and internal governance: Reduced risk and adherence to regulatory standards
• Support business planning activities: Alignment of HR plans with corporate objectives and Operating Business Plans

Job Dimension

• Operational Excellence: Deliver faster, simpler HR experiences aligned with global standards, simplify operational processes, and unlock improvement opportunities. Enable integrated delivery of organizational changes through capable HR services
• Digitalization: Drive integrated HR digital agenda, including payroll implementation and HRMIS

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field from a reputable institution
• Minimum of 10 years’ HR experience, with exposure to multinational environments
• Certification in Total Rewards or CCP is preferred
• Chartered Member of CIPM, CIPD, or any equivalent professional institute
• In-depth knowledge of HR policy development, compensation & benefits, and HRIMS (SuccessFactors is an advantage)

The Successful Candidate Should Have:

• Analytical skills: Ability to analyse market data and assess pay data to develop equitable compensation policies
• Strong understanding of HR digitalization, data analytics, and process improvement
• Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills
• Experience in compliance management and regulatory reporting
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Problem-solving skills: Capable of addressing pay equity issues and resolving benefit-related queries with sound judgment

Desirable:

• Experience supporting project-based, upstream, or offshore operations
• Knowledge of local content or expatriate workforce management
• Professional HR certification (CIPM, CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.