Compensation and Benefit Manager
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 7 – 7 years
- Location Rivers
- Job Field Human Resources / HR 
- Salary Range ₦500,000 – ₦750,000/month
A Compensation and Benefits (C&B) Manager designs, implements, and manages an organization\’s total rewards strategy—including salary, bonuses, and benefits—to attract and retain talent while ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness. They analyze market trends, ensure compliance with labor laws, manage vendor relationships, and align compensation with business goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy & Structure: Develop, implement, and maintain salary structures, job grading, and compensation policies.
- Market Benchmarking: Conduct regular salary surveys and market research to ensure competitive pay and benefits.
- Benefits Management: Design, administer, and evaluate benefits programs (e.g., health insurance, retirement plans) for cost-effectiveness.
- Compliance: Ensure all pay and benefit programs comply with local regulations (e.g., ERISA, FLSA, pay equity laws).
- Incentive Planning: Design and manage bonus, commission, and performance-based incentive plans.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Use HRIS data to monitor turnover, compensation costs, and employee engagement.
- Communication: Clearly communicate reward strategies and policies to employees and leadership.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Experience: Proven experience as a Compensation and Benefits Manager, HR Specialist, or similar role.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze market trends and complex data sets.
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of HR laws, regulations, and payroll processes.
- Technology: Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Excel.
- Certifications: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) are often preferred.
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Increased employee satisfaction with rewards.
- Reduced turnover rate among top performers.
- Optimized cost-to-payroll ratio.
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Method of Application
A Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the end-to-end recruitment process, focusing on sourcing, attracting, screening, and hiring high-quality candidates to meet long-term organizational goals. They collaborate with hiring managers, build talent pipelines, enhance employer branding, and ensure a positive candidate experience
Key Responsibilities
- Sourcing & Talent Pipeline: Proactively identify potential candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, social media, and networking to build talent pipelines for current and future needs.
- Full Lifecycle Recruiting: Manage the entire hiring process, from conducting initial phone screens and in-depth interviews to negotiating offers.
- Hiring Manager Partnership: Collaborate with department leaders to define job requirements, establish hiring criteria, and develop recruitment strategies.
- Candidate Experience & Branding: Act as a brand ambassador to promote the company culture and ensure a positive experience for all candidates, regardless of outcome.
- Data Management & Compliance: Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage applicant data, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal hiring laws.
- Metrics Reporting: Track key metrics such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and source-of-hire to optimize recruitment efficiency.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Experience: 1-5+ years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
- Skills: Strong sourcing abilities, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency with ATS software and LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- Competencies: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, strong negotiation skills, and a strategic mindset.
Common Performance Metrics (KPIs)
- Time to Fill / Time to Hire
- Offer Acceptance Rate
- Quality of Hire
- Source of Hire
