Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Flexible remote work environment

Comprehensive health coverage and well

Opportunities for specialized training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Compensation and Benefits Specialist to design, implement, and administer remuneration and employee welfare programs, with remote work support for Vereeniging operations. You will develop competitive pay structures, benefits offerings, and total rewards strategies to attract and retain talent.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in compensation and benefits, strong analytics, experience with HRIS and MS Excel, and knowledge of salary benchmarking and applicable

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in compensation and benefits administration.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with salary benchmarking tools.
• In-depth knowledge of benefits administration, payroll, and relevant legislation.
• Proficiency in HRIS and MS Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage all employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Develop and maintain competitive salary structures and job grading systems.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation packages.
• Manage payroll processes and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop and communicate total rewards statements to employees.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation regarding compensation and benefits.

Education

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

Tools

HRIS

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Compensation and Benefits Specialist to manage their remuneration and employee welfare programs, working remotely to support their operations in Vereeniging . This role involves the design, implementation, and administration of competitive compensation structures, incentive plans, and benefits offerings. You will play a critical role in ensuring the company attracts and retains top talent through effective reward strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of market trends in compensation and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage all employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Develop and maintain competitive salary structures and job grading systems.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation packages.
• Manage payroll processes and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop and communicate total rewards statements to employees.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation regarding compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in compensation and benefits administration.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with salary benchmarking tools.
• In-depth knowledge of benefits administration, payroll, and relevant legislation.
• Proficiency in HRIS and MS Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Comprehensive health coverage and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for specialized training in C&B.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team culture.