Workday
Reshnee Nair
Head Of Compensation & HR Controlling
Johannesburg
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with extensive experience across Pernod Ricard Africa, specializing in compensation strategy, HR analytics, and people management. Proven ability to drive employee engagement and lead culture transformation initiatives across diverse markets. Demonstrates deep expertise in payroll governance, budget forecasting, and total rewards, with a strong track record in project delivery and developing high-performing teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Head of Compensation & HR Controlling
Pernod Ricard Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
03.2022 - Current
- Lead HR controlling, compensation, and HR topics across 9 African affiliates.
- Manage Compensation and Benefits strategy, including salary benchmarking, job grading, and governance of merit, bonus, and LTI processes.
- Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance across multiple countries, with a focus on expat management and statutory obligations.
- Drive HR analytics and reporting using Workday and Adaptive, ensuring alignment with Group standards.
- Lead key projects such as Employee Share Programs and Compensation Statements.
- Manage and develop a team of three direct reports, fostering a culture of inclusion, performance, and capability growth.
- Lead HR strategy implementation focused on employee engagement, well-being, and performance management.
- Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, HRIS data accuracy, policy governance, and expatriate management.
- Drive performance management and development planning, ensuring alignment with Group processes.
- Coordinate internal surveys, and implement action plans to enhance company culture.
- Forecast and manage HR budgets, ensuring alignment with headcount, and cost optimization goals.
- Lead projects related to employee engagement and culture transformation.
HR Business Partner
Pernod Ricard South Africa
Johannesburg
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Supported the Head of HR in implementing strategic HR plans, including recruitment, training, and remuneration forecasting of over 300 employees.
- Provided HR consulting to internal stakeholders, managing employee relations, performance, and talent development.
- Led performance management processes aligned with Group processes.
- Conducted employee engagement surveys and implemented action plans to address key findings.
- Managed training and skills development programs, including audits, planning, and provider sourcing.
- Maintained stakeholder relations and collaborated with external agencies for HR initiatives.
- Oversaw HR budgeting, variance analysis, and cost optimization.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management by conducting regular feedback sessions and addressing concerns proactively.
Education
BCOM in HR Management - HR Management
University of South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Stanger Manor Secondary School
Durban 04.2001 -
Skills
- HR Controlling & Analytics
- Compensation & Benefits Strategy
- Payroll Governance & Expat Management
- Budget Forecasting & Cost Optimization
- Job Grading & Salary Benchmarking
- HRIS (Workday, Sage) & Reporting Tools
- Project Management & Change Leadership
- People Management & Capability Building
Software
Adaptive
Microsoft Office
Certification
Advanced Project Management
Timeline
Advanced Project Management
07-2025
Generic Management NQF level 5
08-2022
Head of Compensation & HR Controlling
Pernod Ricard Africa
03.2022 - Current
The Growth Mindset, University of California, Davis
03-2022
HR Business Partner
Pernod Ricard South Africa
01.2020 - 02.2022
BCOM in HR Management - HR Management
University of South Africa
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Stanger Manor Secondary School
04.2001 -