Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Positive work culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a meticulous Compensation and Benefits Specialist to design, implement, and manage competitive programs that attract and retain talent. You will analyze market data, ensure regulatory compliance, and administer benefit plans.

This hybrid role offers the chance to influence compensation strategy, coordinate payroll interfaces, and contribute to employee well-being while supporting a dynamic HR team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, or related field.
• 2-4 years of compensation and benefits experience.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles and benefits design.
• Proficient in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Conduct market research and analysis to ensure competitive compensation structures.
• Develop and maintain job grading and salary benchmarking frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with compensation and benefits legislation and regulations.
• Process payroll-related adjustments and liaise with external providers.
• Communicate benefit options and compensation policies to employees and management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a meticulous and analytical Compensation and Benefits Specialist to join their HR team in Port Elizabeth . This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and managing competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain talent. You will be responsible for analyzing market data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and administering various benefit plans. This position offers the chance to contribute significantly to employee well-being and the overall attractiveness of the employer brand in a key coastal city, within a structure that supports both office presence and remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Conduct market research and analysis to ensure competitive compensation structures.
• Develop and maintain job grading and salary benchmarking frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant compensation and benefits legislation and regulations.
• Process payroll-related adjustments and liaise with external benefits providers.
• Communicate benefit options and compensation policies to employees and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in compensation and benefits administration.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, benefits design, and relevant legislation.
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to influence compensation and benefits strategy.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Hybrid work model for flexibility.
• Positive and supportive work culture.