Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Placements24; Hurlingham; Hybrid; ARS 65,995,000 - 87,993,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Compensation and Benefits Specialist to join our HR team in a hybrid role in Sandton, Gauteng. You will design, implement, and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain talent.

You will conduct market research, analyze data, ensure regulatory compliance, and present trends to leadership. This role offers strategic impact, collaboration with payroll, and opportunities for professional growth in a leading organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in compensation and benefits.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with compensation survey data.
• Knowledge of South African labour laws related to compensation and benefits.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer the company's compensation structure, including salary ranges, job evaluations, and incentive programs.
• Manage employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant compensation and benefits legislation and regulations.
• Prepare and present reports on compensation and benefits trends and recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams on payroll processing and total rewards strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Salary benchmarks

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Compensation and Benefits Specialist to join their HR team in Sandton . This role is critical for designing, implementing, and managing competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent. You will conduct market research, analyze compensation data, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic reward initiatives within a leading organization in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and administer the company's compensation structure, including salary ranges, job evaluations, and incentive programs.
• Manage employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant compensation and benefits legislation and regulations.
• Prepare and present reports on compensation and benefits trends and recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams on payroll processing and total rewards strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in compensation and benefits administration.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with compensation survey data.
• Knowledge of South African labour laws related to compensation and benefits.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health insurance, retirement fund, and other benefits.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance of office and remote work.
• Opportunity to influence company-wide reward strategies.
• Professional growth and development within a key HR specialization in Sandton .