Compensation & Benefits HR Generalist — Hybrid, Medical Aid

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an HR Generalist specializing in Compensation and Benefits in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will manage day-to-day compensation and benefits administration, conduct market analyses, and support payroll and HRIS to keep reward strategies competitive and compliant.

With at least five years in HR and a solid grasp of salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and benefits programs, you will collaborate with providers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in HR with a strong focus on compensation and benefits administration.
• Experience with salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and benefits program management.
• Solid understanding of payroll processing and SA labour laws related to compensation and benefits.
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of compensation and benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation structures.
• Develop salary structures, job grading, and pay-for-performance programs.
• Process and reconcile payroll data with accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage relationships with external benefit providers and vendors.
• Support HRIS administration and ensure data integrity for employee records.
• Provide guidance on compensation and benefits queries to employees and management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable compensation and benefits legislation.

Skills

Compensation & Benefits

Payroll processing

Salary benchmarking

Job evaluation

HRIS

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Labour law

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an HR Generalist specializing in Compensation and Benefits in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will manage day-to-day compensation and benefits administration, conduct market analyses, and support payroll and HRIS to keep reward strategies competitive and compliant.

With at least five years in HR and a solid grasp of salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and benefits programs, you will collaborate with providers and internal stakeholders.