Compensation and Benefits Manager

Eqplus; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a seasoned Compensation & Benefits expert to drive the global compensation strategy. This role requires strong analytical skills, and extensive experience in designing rewards programs. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams and manage high-level stakeholder interactions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Compensation & Benefits, with at least 3 years leading the function.
• Expertise in salary benchmarking and benefits administration.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage comprehensive rewards, benefits, and incentive programs.
• Analyze salary structures to ensure market competitiveness.
• Oversee merit increases, bonus structures, and long-/short-term incentive plans.

Skills

Vendor Management

Analysis Skills

Benefits Administration

Human Resources

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Qlik Sense

Job description

We are looking for a seasoned Compensation & Benefits expert to take ownership of a high-impact role in a fast-moving, globally connected environment. This is a hands-on, highly autonomous leadership position where you'll be the key decision-maker in salary structures, benefits programs, and incentives, while collaborating closely with global teams across multiple regions.

Why Join

• Be at the forefront of global compensation strategy, working across multiple international markets.
• Lead critical decision-making on salary approvals, benchmarking, and total rewards.
• Work with a dynamic team in a high-performing environment where your expertise shapes the business.
• Enjoy a competitive package with flexibility to attract top-tier talent.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, implement, and manage comprehensive rewards, benefits, and incentive programs.
• Benchmark and analyze salary structures to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Oversee merit increases, bonus structures, and long-/short-term incentive plans.
• Develop and refine C&B policies, ensuring compliance with company and legal regulations.
• Partner with finance, recruitment, and HR teams to optimize compensation strategies.
• Provide key reports and analytics on compensation trends and global salary structures.
• Manage high-level stakeholder interactions and handle compensation-related escalations.

What We're Looking For :

• 10+ years in Compensation & Benefits, with at least 3 years leading the function.
• Proven expertise in salary benchmarking, benefits administration, and incentive structuring.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience in global rewards and multi-region compensation frameworks.
• Industry exposure to ITES, KPO, Analytics, or Call Centre environments.
• Working knowledge of Tableau, Power BI, Qlik Sense (advantageous).
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.

If you are a strategic yet hands-on compensation leader looking for an opportunity to drive impactful change, apply now! Interviews are happening immediately.

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills: Vendor Management, FMLA, HIPAA, Analysis Skills, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Filing, Payroll, Employment & Labor Law, ADP, Human Resources, Workday

Employment Type : Full-Time

Vacancy : 1