Rewards Manager

Rewards Manager

Develops, directs implementation and executes compensation and benefits programs and policies. Ensures the principles of Organization Design, internal equity and external competitiveness are respected across the area of responsibility in line with Company's guidance and local legal requirements. Monitors competitive trends and effectiveness of existing programs, including research, analysis, development of program modifications to meet organization objectives and needs.

Responsibility:

Rewards strategy and governance:

• Execute work on implementation the cluster Rewards strategy within agreed global, regional and cluster frameworks.
• Apply compensation policies, salary structures, incentive principles, job architecture and approval requirements consistently, escalating interpretation questions and exceptions to the Management.
• Coordinate Annual Salary Review planning and execution for assigned markets, including budget inputs, payline analysis, distribution guidance, validation and post-cycle reporting.
• Administer and coordinate fixed and variable compensation processes, including scenarios, salary offers, promotions, transfers, bonuses, allowances and recognition programs, within approved guidelines and decision authorities.
• Prepare evidence-based pay recommendations for review and approval, considering market competitiveness, performance, experience, Position in Range and internal equity.
• Coordinate the timely and accurate implementation of approved Rewards decisions and communications.

Paylines, benchmarking and job architecture:

• Execute salary survey participation, analyze market data and prepare payline and competitiveness reviews for the assigned portfolio.
• Prepare local payline proposals and supporting business cases for review by the Management and alignment with JTI methodology and Global Rewards governance.
• Support job evaluation and organization-design assessments and prepare Anchor Band recommendations for review through the applicable governance process.
• Maintain accurate position, payline and job-reference data; identify and document exceptions and escalate them for appropriate review and approval.

Labor cost planning and people analytics:

• Execute work on labor cost planning, budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling for assigned markets, working with P&C, Finance and business stakeholders.
• Analyze salary, incentives, benefits and headcount cost drivers and highlight risks, trends and potential optimization opportunities for management consideration.
• Prepare dashboards, management reports and analytical insights on workforce costs, pay positioning and internal equity to support decision-making.
• Provide Rewards assumptions and commentary for annual and strategic planning, forecasts and management reviews.

Requirements:

• Typically 5+ years of relevant experience in Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, workforce planning, HR analytics or financial planning, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, salary structures, incentive programs, job evaluation, market benchmarking and internal equity.

• Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) would be a strong advantage.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating or supporting annual salary review and compensation planning processes.
• Experience with HR and Rewards systems such as Employee Central, myRewards or compensation-planning tools is an advantage.
• Strong numerical capability, financial acumen and advanced Excel skills; experience with dashboards and data-visualization tools is an advantage.
• Strong business partnering, communication, influencing and project-coordination capability, with confidence to provide recommendations and escalate material matters appropriately.
• High integrity, sound judgement, confidentiality and a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Fluent in English (both written and verbal); Kazakh language is an advantage

What we offer:

• Competitive salary + annual bonus.
• Company transportation and meals.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Professional training and development opportunities.