Total Rewards Section Head

Total Rewards Strategy & ArchitectureOwn the Group Total Rewards Strategy and ensure consistency grading structure.Maintain and evolve the Group salary structure, grade-band midpoints, and pay ranges; run periodic market benchmarking against agreed comparator sets.Define and govern the Total Rewards philosophy — pay positioning, mix between fixed/variable, premium pay treatment, and differentiation by criticality of role.Compensation ProgramsLead the annual compensation review cycle guidelines, budget proposals, manager toolkits, and individual recommendations.Operate the offer modelling process for new hires and internal moves; ensure offer governance and segregation of duties from recruitment.Benefits, Insurance & PensionOwn the Group benefits portfolio medical, life, accident, and supplementary cover — including vendor management, renewal cycles, and member experience.Manage the relationship with insurance and pension providers (e.g., Allianz Life and equivalent); lead scenario modelling for pension and end-of-service liability.Maintain the benefits eligibility matrix by grade and LOB; ensure consistent application across all entities.Incentives & RecognitionDesign and govern short-term incentive plans (annual variable pay) and any deferred or long-term incentive arrangements approved by the executive committee.Run incentive calibration sessions; produce payout proposals with audit-ready supporting documentation.Design and operate the Group recognition framework (spot awards, milestone awards, safety and service recognition).Governance, Compliance & AnalyticsEnsure all Total Rewards programs comply with Egyptian Labor Law No. 14 of 2025, social insurance regulations, income tax, and any sector-specific obligations.Maintain the Total Rewards policy suite and approval routing.Build and own Total Rewards analytics — Compa-Ratio, Range Penetration, internal equity dashboards, gender pay analysis, and turnover-linked cost analysis.Deliver monthly Total Rewards reporting to the Head of HR and quarterly updates to the MD on cost, competitiveness, and risk.Stakeholder Management & Team LeadershipPartner with Finance on Total Rewards budgeting, accrual, and provisioning; reconcile payroll integrity issues escalated by HRIS or Operations.Lead, coach, and develop the Total Rewards Specialist(s); build technical depth in the team across C&B, benefits, and incentives.

Minimum 8–10 years of progressive Total Rewards / Compensation & Benefits experience, with at least 3 years leading or owning the function at a section/manager level.Proven experience designing or operating grade-banded salary structures, annual merit cycles, and variable pay programs.Experience in multi-entity, multi-site groups — ideally with a mix of operational/blue-collar and professional/white-collar populations.Direct experience with insurance and pension scheme management (Allianz Life or equivalent providers) and with end-of-service liability modelling under Egyptian Labor Law.Exposure to performance management integration with reward outcomes is required.