Compensation & Benefits Specialist at Mota-Engil Group

Posted on Thu 18th Jun, 2026 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Today, the Mota-Engil Group, incorporated in 1946, is a multinational with operations in the segments of Engineering and Construction, Environment and Services, Transport concession, energy and mining. Leader in Portugal with a consolidated position in the ranks of the 30 largest European construction Groups and the World Top 100, Mota-Engil is making its mark in 28 countries across Europe, Africa, and Latin America. With holdings in approximately 300 companies, Mota-Engil takes a unique and integrated strategic approach for the future: a Group more international, innovative, and competitive on a worldwide scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Location: Lagos

Function Mission

  • Implement and administer ME’s rewards and benefit policies and manage all aspects of the payroll, such as establishing appropriate checks and balances to ensure payroll compliance and accuracy.
  • Oversee employee compensation and benefits, compensation databases, benchmark compensation as well as annual performance reviews
  • You will be developing programs that improve the engagement and satisfaction of our employees.

Responsibilities
May include but are not limited to:

  • Provide support in the preparation of staff payroll in a timely manner.
  • Design, evaluate, and modify benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive, and in compliance with legal and industry requirements.
  • Monitor the administration of all staff tax matters and manage pension schemes.
  • Analyze compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to develop a competitive compensation plan.
  • Ensure proper handling of matters relating to queries/disputes with respect to salary increments and adjustments.
  • Design and manage compensation structure.
  • Prepare regular reports/updates for the HR Manager – Payroll.
  • Fulfil all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations.
  • Coordinates C&B processes like salary planning, bonus planning, new benefits introduction, etc.
  • Analyses different components of the remuneration scheme in the organization and prepares reports about internal equity and external competitiveness.
  • Conduct salary and labor market research to define benchmarks.
  • Conduct periodic audits and prepare and present reports.
  • Manage end-to-end employee HMO and Group Life Insurance.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Human Resource, or its equivalent.
  • MBA, M.SC, MA and/or Professional certifications CIPM, SHRM/CIPD is an added advantage.
  • 7+ years relevant experience in Human Resources and 3+ years in similar role.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Solid understanding of payroll and compensation concepts, including job analysis, market pricing, and total rewards.
  • Treasury Knowledge
  • Extensive knowledge of HRIS (SAP HR & Success Factors) and MS Office.
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Strategic thinker, and self-motivated, with excellent time management skills
  • Effective communication / Listening skills, and Team Spirit oriented.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening, and questioning skills.

Benefits

  • Meal Allowance/Paid Lunch: N1400/Working Day
  • Bonus: 13th Month/Leave Allowance
  • Health, Life and Personal Accidents Insurance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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