Manager, Compensation & Benefits

Responsibilities

Annual Compensation & Reward Cycles

• Own and deliver the execution of annual salary review and bonus processes across assigned markets
• Ensure data accuracy, validation, and governance across all compensation cycles
• Manage budget tracking, payout calculations, and quality assurance checks
• Produce and interpret cycle insights (e.g., distribution, differentiation, spend) to support HR and business discussions

Job Architecture & Job Grading

• Own the delivery of job evaluation and grading processes in line with global frameworks (e.g., WTW)
• Act as the first point of review and challenge on job grading requests, ensuring consistency and alignment to role scope and organizational structure
• Work closely with HR Business Partners (HRBP) to ensure role clarity and appropriate job documentation for evaluation purposes
• Maintain governance and records for job evaluation and grading decisions
• Support the job architecture review for the region

Market Benchmark & Data Integrity

• Coordinate and deliver participation in external compensation surveys, including job matching and data submission
• Analyze market data to support salary positioning and competitive assessments
• Analyze compensation reports and dashboards on compensation metrics (e.g., compa-ratio, market positioning, pay trends)
• Ensure integrity and consistency of compensation data within HR systems and reporting tools
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies and process gaps in a timely manner
• Support the development of efficient processes and improved use of compensation dashboards to enhance decision-making

Manager Enablement & HR Support

• Develop and maintain C&B guidelines, toolkits and communication materials for HRBPs and line managers
• Provide day-to-day guidance to HRBPs and line managers on compensation activities (e.g., promotion and off-cycle salary adjustments, application of compensation policies and frameworks)
• Support and facilitate line manager enablement sessions and briefings on Yara's compensation philosophy, frameworks and processes.

Profile

• 8-12 years of Compensation & Benefits experience, with regional exposure across multiple markets
• Strong experience in annual compensation cycles (salary review, short-term incentive plans, sales incentive plans)
• Hands-on experience with job evaluation / job architecture frameworks (WTW, Mercer or similar)
• Strong analytical capability with ability to work with large datasets and translate into actionable insights
• Advanced Excel skills experience with HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors preferred
• Solid understanding of market benchmarking and survey methodologies
• Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to guide and influence HRBPs and line managers
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information

Additional Information

This role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery and governance of core Compensation & Benefits processes across Africa & Asia, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with global frameworks.

Reporting to the People Director, the incumbent will act as a key regional point of contact for C&B matters, supporting HRBPs and line managers with clear guidance, robust data, and practical solutions, while strengthening discipline in compensation decisions, and process execution.

Contact details

Apply no later than