Senior Total Rewards Consultant, Africa (Compensation & Benefits) - Part-Time Consultant / Contractor at Teach For All

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and advise on Teach For All’s current compensation and benefits strategy and administration  across 10+ African countries, considering local trends, employee needs and utilisation as well as location specific compliance.
• Conduct in-depth market research and peer-benchmarking to ensure that our compensation strategies are competitive and in line with local market trends, legal requirements, and organizational objectives.
• Provide expert guidance to Head of People Operations on Total Rewards, including salary structures, mitigating local market inequities and local currency losses, compensation best practices, and non-monetary benefits (e.g., wellness, leave policies).
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and tax regulations in each country.
• Collaborate with the team and the Global Operations Circle (CFO, CAO)  to develop and enhance compensation and benefits frameworks that meet the diverse needs of our employees and strengthen attraction and retention of talent.
• Provide training and support to both the team and our external vendors to ensure smooth implementation and administration of compensation and benefits programs.
• Develop communication strategies to promote awareness and understanding of Teach For All’s compensation philosophy and process across the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of proven professional experience specifically in Total Rewards (Compensation and Benefits Design and Management), with a focus on the African continent.
• Prior experience in the social sector, NGO, or consulting industries is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of local labour laws and compensation regulations in various African countries.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing compensation strategies and benefits programs.
• Ability to navigate complex and diverse organizational needs while ensuring alignment with local market practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with HR teams and leadership.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide insights that inform decision-making.