About the Job
\nRole purpose:<\/p>\n
Reporting to the EHOD \u2013 Reward & Organizational Effectiveness, the Compensation & Benefits Lead is responsible for designing, managing, and continuously improving the organization\u2019s reward frameworks to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and cost effectiveness. The role balances market competitiveness with sustainable people cost management, while strengthening reward governance, communication, and capability<\/p>\n
Key accountabilities and decision ownership:<\/p>\n
Reward Strategy & Governance<\/p>\n
Participate in annual and ad-hoc salary surveys; analyze and interpret results to inform reward structuring and leadership decision-making.
\nSupport the design, implementation, and review of competitive and equitable compensation and benefits frameworks aligned with business strategy.
\nReview and update compensation and reward-related policies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance and best practice.
\nSalary Review & Incentives<\/p>\n
Provide expert guidance to HR Business Partners and line managers during annual salary review and performance\u2013reward discussions.
\nCoordinate the implementation of annual salary and bonus review cycles in line with approved governance and guidelines.
\nSupport the design, review, and implementation of short-term incentive schemes aligned with sales and commercial strategies, in collaboration with key stakeholders.
\nRecognition & Total Reward<\/p>\n
Drive company-wide and departmental recognition programs on an annual and quarterly basis.
\nLead the rollout of annual Total Reward Statements, including employee communication and education
\nDeliver reward education sessions to enhance employee and manager understanding of salary, bonuses, and reward processes.
\nPeople Cost & Financial Management<\/p>\n
Lead people budgeting and forecasting cycles (e.g., 2+10, 5+7, 9+3, Detailed Budget) in partnership with Finance and HR stakeholders.
\nConduct monthly people cost variance analysis (budget vs actual), develop insights, and provide clear reporting to leadership and business units.
\nEnsure strong cost control while supporting talent attraction, retention, and performance outcomes.
\nCore competencies, knowledge and experience:<\/p>\n
Business Competencies:<\/p>\n
Creativity and Innovation
\nBusiness Know how
\nWorking with Change
\nProject and Program Management
\nFunctional Competencies:<\/p>\n
Compensation & Benefits Design
\nReward Analytics & Market Benchmarking
\nFinancial & Budget Management
\nStakeholder Engagement & Influencing
\nPolicy Development & Governance
\nKey performance indicator:<\/p>\n
Accuracy and timeliness of people cost forecasts and reports.
\nSuccessful delivery of annual salary and bonus review cycles.
\nMarket competitiveness and internal equity of reward frameworks.
\nEffectiveness of reward communication and employee understanding.
\nFinancial Responsibility:<\/p>\n
Ownership and coordination of people budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with Finance.
\nInput into reward-related financial modeling and cost impact assessments.
\nDirect reports:<\/p>\n
Nil
\nDotted reports:<\/p>\n
Nil
\nAbout You
\nGraduate from recognized university with qualifications in HR, Finance or Business
\n5 years of Compensation and Benefits experience for postgraduate and 7 years for bachelor\u2019s degree.
\nStrong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management skills
\nExcellent communication and reporting skills
\nProven ability to self-start and effectively manage multiple assignments.
\nThe ability to work under pressure and be resilient and tenacious to get results
\nMicrosoft Excel and Data Analytics skills
\nDesired<\/p>\n
Experience in large and complex organizations.
\nExposure to telecoms, FMCG, or similar dynamic industries<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[17],"job_listing_category":[212],"job_listing_location":[4],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-36517","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_category-human-resource-and-talent-management","job_listing_location-addis-ababa"],"metas":{"_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/Safaricom-Ethiopia-PLC.webp","custom-text-26140818":"Safaricom Ethiopia PLC","_job_featured":"","_job_tag":[],"_job_filled":"","_job_urgent":"","_job_type":{"17":"Full Time"},"custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":{"212":"Human Resource And Talent Management"},"_job_expiry_date":"","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","custom-number-21785310":"","_job_experience":"Senior","custom-select-25910079":"5 \u2013 10 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-07-06","_job_location":{"4":"Addis Ababa"},"_job_apply_type":"external","_job_apply_url":"https:\/\/ethiojobs.net\/signIn?source=wY6193UbIx-compensation-and-benefits-lead","_job_apply_email":"","_job_phone":"","_job_employer_name":"Beleqet Jobs","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/employer\/meseret\/"},"beleqet_data":{"_job_employer_posted_by":"9629","_job_logo_img":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/Safaricom-Ethiopia-PLC.webp","_job_title":"Compensation and Benefits Lead","_job_type":"17","custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":"212","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","_job_experience":"Senior","custom-select-25910079":"5 \u2013 10 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-07-06","_job_location":"4","_job_description":"About the Job\r\nRole purpose:\r\n\r\nReporting to the EHOD \u2013 Reward & Organizational Effectiveness, the Compensation & Benefits Lead is responsible for designing, managing, and continuously improving the organization\u2019s reward frameworks to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and cost effectiveness. 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