Head of Compensation and Benefits at Yas Tanzania

Company: Yas

Job Summary

Yas is seeking an experienced Head of Compensation and Benefits to lead the organization's Total Rewards strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing competitive compensation and benefits programs, managing annual reward cycles, ensuring compliance with labor and tax regulations, conducting market benchmarking, and partnering with business leaders to support organizational growth and workforce performance.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a cohesive Total Rewards philosophy and strategy that supports rapid business growth and diversification.
• Lead the annual compensation review cycle, including salary reviews, bonuses, and equity programs, ensuring consistency and fairness across operating companies.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis to benchmark roles against relevant industries, including Telecommunications, Technology, and FinTech, to maintain competitive positioning.
• Partner with the Group Compensation & Benefits team and subsidiary companies to model the financial impact of compensation decisions and present recommendations.
• Oversee the benefits portfolio across multiple companies, ensuring cost-effectiveness and relevance for a diverse workforce.
• Establish and enforce Compensation and Benefits policies while ensuring compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, reporting requirements, and data integrity standards across all companies.
• Manage relationships with global compensation survey providers, including:
  • Mercer
  • Korn Ferry
  • Willis Towers Watson
• Manage relationships with employee benefits brokers across various employee benefit schemes.
• Lead the preparation and management of annual Compensation and Benefits budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Human Resources
  • Finance
  • Business Administration
  • Or a related field.
• MBA or Master's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
  • Financial modeling
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in:
  • HR Operations
  • HR Systems Management
• Demonstrated experience managing Compensation and Benefits functions within a large organization.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High attention to detail.
• In-depth understanding of HR Operations.
• High integrity and strong personal character.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Yas is committed to equal employment opportunities and unbiased treatment of all individuals in all employment practices.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

How to Apply

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and career aspirations, submit your application before 05 August 2026.