Senior HR Advisor - Remuneration & Benefits

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybride; CAD 76 000 - 114 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Bonuses

Remote-friendly culture

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior HR Advisor focused on Remuneration and Benefits. This remote-first role requires deep expertise in compensation and benefits design, benchmarking, and stakeholder management to attract top talent in the tech sector.

You will steer salary bands, job grading, and incentive plans while ensuring compliance with South African regulations. The position emphasizes strategic HR contribution in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years HR experience with focus on compensation & benefits.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Master's degree or related qualification desirable.
• Strong knowledge of SA labour law and remuneration impacts.
• Advanced Excel modeling and data analysis.

Responsabilités

• Lead design and management of the company's compensation structure (salary bands, job grading, incentives).
• Develop and administer comprehensive benefits programs (health, retirement, life cover).
• Conduct market benchmarking to ensure competitive positioning of offerings.

Connaissances

Remuneration strategy

Salary benchmarking

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Remote work

Advanced Excel

Formation

Bachelor's in HR/Finance

Master's or related qualification

Outils

HRIS

Compensation software

Excel

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leading technology consulting firm, is seeking a highly skilled Senior HR Advisor specializing in Remuneration and Benefits. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in South Africa . You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing competitive and strategic compensation and benefits programs that align with the company's goals and attract top talent in the tech industry. This role requires advanced analytical skills, a deep understanding of market trends, and the ability to translate business needs into effective HR solutions. You will play a crucial role in ensuring our client remains an employer of choice by offering attractive and equitable reward packages. This is a remote-first role with a focus on strategic HR contribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the company's compensation structure, including salary bands, job grading, and incentive plans.
• Develop and administer comprehensive employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, life assurance, and other statutory and non-statutory benefits.
• Conduct regular market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive positioning of compensation and benefits offerings.
• Provide expert advice to management and HR colleagues on all matters related to remuneration and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African legislation and regulations pertaining to compensation and benefits.
• Manage relationships with external benefits providers and negotiate service level agreements.
• Oversee the annual salary review process, including merit increases and bonus allocations.
• Develop clear and engaging communication strategies to inform employees about their total reward packages.
• Analyze compensation and benefits data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to broader HR strategy development, focusing on talent attraction and retention through total rewards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or relevant professional qualification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in HR, with at least 4 years focused specifically on compensation and benefits.
• Demonstrated expertise in job evaluation methodologies, salary benchmarking, and incentive plan design.
• Strong understanding of South African labor law and its impact on remuneration.
• Advanced analytical and modeling skills, particularly in Excel.
• Proficiency with HRIS and compensation management software.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage complex projects in a remote setting.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Experience in the technology or consulting sector is a significant advantage.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid, a robust retirement fund, performance bonuses, and extensive opportunities for professional development and continuous learning. While based remotely, you will be a key contributor to our client's national presence, supporting talent acquisition efforts across regions such as Kimberley, Northern Cape . Our client is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and rewarding performance.