Specialist, Rewards & Well-Being

Location: Lagos

Expiry Date: January 1st, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

The role is responsible for developing and facilitating Reward Strategies and Well-Being programs that attract, retain, and motivate employees while fostering a healthy, productive workforce. The role also supports Payroll Administration and all reward-related activities to ensure compliance, market competitiveness, and alignment with organizational objectives.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reward Management

• Update and ensure integrity of staff compensation details on payroll system.

• Review/validate payroll-related schedules against relevant monthly payroll instructions.

• Process salaries and other benefits accurately and promptly.

• Support annual salary review, bonus, and incentive schemes.

• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and internal policies.

• Conduct market benchmarking and salary surveys to ensure competitive positioning.

• Develop and maintain compensation structures, salary bands, and benefits programs.

• Facilitate the processing of salary and pension account opening for all new staff

• Manage the relationship between the company and banks to ensure that staff get the optimal rates for consumer products.

• Compute and prepare the schedules for payroll-related deductions e.g. PAYE, pension contributions, Employee Compensation Scheme etc.

• Coordinate the processing of staff Tax Clearance Certificates (TCC).

• Track and handle payroll related queries/disputes.

• Compute exit benefits for exiting staff (retirement, resignation and termination).

• Prepare reports on compensation trends, benefits utilization, and well-being metrics.

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and leadership teams to align reward and wellbeing strategies with business goals.

Well-Being Management

• Design and implement employee well-being initiatives (physical, mental, financial wellness).

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver wellness programs.

• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and employee engagement.

• Communicate programs effectively to employees to drive awareness and participation.

Analytics and Reporting

• Prepare reports on compensation trends, wellbeing program participation, and ROI.

• Use HR data to identify gaps and recommend improvements.

• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and organizational policies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• First degree from a recognized university.

• Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in compensation, benefits, HR analytics etc.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

Knowledge

• Remuneration Analysis & Design

• Compensation/Reward Management

Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

• Strategic thinking with attention to detail.

• Good knowledge of compensation frameworks and wellness best practices

• Problem solving, strong analytical & numerical skills

• Proficiency in HRIS, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and other analytical tools