About this role
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- Learn more: jti.com 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.
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Next Steps
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type. At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.