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HR Operations & Reward Manager – PZ Cussons

PZ Cussons is an international consumer goods business that champions the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere.

Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.

Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.
Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR Operations & Reward Manager (Job ID: JR002770)

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Rewards Management:

• Drive the development and implementation of compensation and benefits frameworks, salary reviews, and incentive schemes
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Finance, and external vendors to align reward and shared services with organizational goals
• Support the design and implementation of Africa-wide reward strategies aligned with global philosophy, local regulations, and business priorities
• Provide input into HR aspects of mergers and acquisitions due diligence, integration planning, and harmonization of pay and benefits
• Support salary reviews, job grading, benchmarking, and incentive schemes
• Prepare regular reward and workforce cost reports for senior leadership
• Review and update policies in line with changing legislation and market practices
• Manage HR shared services operations including employee data, HRIS systems, and service-level agreements to ensure smooth delivery of HR services
• Ensure adherence to labor laws, internal policies, and audit requirements
• Drive automation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement in HR processes
• Provide guidance on reward policies and HR services, acting as a point of escalation for complex queries

Payroll and HR Compliance:

• Oversee accurate payroll processing, benefits enrollment, and compliance with statutory requirements including tax, labor, and social security laws
• Submit mandatory reports to government agencies and internal audit or controls teams (ICFR)
• Conduct periodic reviews of employee data across records and systems to ensure accuracy, integrity, and completeness
• Oversee employee data management while ensuring HRIS integrity and accurate records
• Ensure compliance with data protection legislation such as GDPR, NDPR, and local equivalents
• Ensure all HR compliance audits, both statutory and internal, are effectively managed
• Conduct monthly payroll reconciliations and compliance checks

Employee Welfare and Medicals:

• Supervise medical services, canteen or catering services, employee product vouchers, site clinics and ambulance services, long service awards, and other employee welfare initiatives
• Develop and oversee welfare and employee wellbeing strategies that support engagement, productivity, and retention
• Act as an escalation point for employee welfare issues
• Ensure cost-effective vendor management and service delivery for welfare and medical programs
• Review and renegotiate contracts with welfare service providers
• Track welfare activities and successes, including documentation for quarterly board reports
• Design medical and wellness policies aligned with business needs and local regulations
• Oversee administration of medical insurance schemes and wellness initiatives

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or certifications in a relevant field
• Master’s degree
• Relevant HR certifications such as CIPD, SHRM, HRCI, or equivalent

Experience:

• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience including at least 3–4 years in reward, compensation and benefits, or shared services roles
• Strong exposure to industrial relations and unionised environments
• Experience supporting HR due diligence and integration in mergers and acquisitions is a strong advantage
• Experience working across multiple markets will be an added advantage
• Proven experience in payroll management, HR compliance, HRIS, and employee records

Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to remain productive and professional in a high-pressure work environment
• Deep understanding of reward frameworks, HR systems, and compliance requirements across Africa
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to provide clear and accurate information in a suitable format for business use
• Experience in data analysis, data manipulation, and problem-solving
• Confidence and skill when presenting information to different audiences
• Knowledge of data protection laws and their application in HR
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• High integrity, resilience, and ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline 20th March, 2026.