Reward Specialist Job Vacancy at Diageo

Job Title: Reward Specialist, EABL

Location: Nairobi, Kenya (with additional locations in Dar es Salaam & Portbell Brewery)

Application Deadline: August 21, 2025

Key Requirement: 5+ years in reward management, HR operations, or benefits administration

About the Role

The purpose of the role is to ensure the effective implementation of the Company’s reward & recognition programs. The role does this by partnering with stakeholders across the business, key amongst them being HR Directors, HR Business Partners, Talent Engagement and People Managers to deliver elements of our Total Reward agenda. Alongside leading on priorities for Diageo in supported markets, the role holder will also be involved in broader Africa and Global reward projects and activities with focus on East Africa.

Dimensions

Financial: No financial accountability. However, the role tracks the local EABL reward set aside for any financial year.

Market Complexity: EABL operates in the East African context with different employment, taxation and retirement laws and regulations in each of the countries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop an annual reward communication and engagement plan to build reward capability.
  • Deliver expert support across Total Reward areas including benchmarking, salary management, and benefits.
  • Provide analytical insight to drive compensation and benefits programs.
  • Act as the key point of contact for insured benefits 3rd party providers.
  • Support Employee Share Ownership and Retirement Benefit Schemes.
  • Be the custodian for all local reward policies, contracts & documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

  • University degree in business or social sciences.
  • 5+ years in payroll, benefits management, or HR shared services.
  • Experience in reward management (benchmarking, job evaluation, salary reviews).

Preferred

  • Postgraduate HR diploma or HR professional qualification.
  • Professional accounting or finance qualification.

Skills

  • Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Project and change management experience.

How to Apply

Submit your application by August 21, 2025 via the link below:

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