Compensation & Benefits Manager

Continental; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Gqeberha seeks a Compensation and Benefits Manager to design appealing benefit programs and ensure compliance with labor laws. The role requires a university degree, extensive HR experience, and project management skills. Benefits include medical aid, provident fund contributions, and study assistance. Join us to shape the future of employee satisfaction and wellbeing.

Benefits

Medimed Medical Aid (50% subsidized)

Provident Fund (company contribution of 10.5%)

Short Term Incentive eligibility

Tyre purchase discounts

Long service awards from 5 years

Study assistance and bursaries

Qualifications

• University Degree in Human Resources or Finance/Accounting.
• 5-8 years of HR experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Project Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Research employee motives and implement attractive rewards.
• Ensure compliance with Employment Equity and Equal Pay for Equal Value of Work.
• Manage benefit administration processes and payroll processing.

Job description

Job Description

The Compensation and Benefits Manager researches employee motives, implements appealing rewards, and tailors benefit programs aligned with employee needs. They utilize knowledge of labour legislation, organizational development, and employee engagement to build a fair and attractive compensation and benefits structure that enhances employee satisfaction and fosters a productive workplace.

They manage International Mobility, HR Controlling, Payroll, and HR Administration services and systems, supporting HR Business Partners and the business by executing their relevant roles and responsibilities.

The manager ensures risk control measures are in place for wages, salary forecasts, budgets, and payments.

Responsibilities include compiling Annual Salary Range Tables versus Salary Benchmarking annually, managing Labour Cost Budget, accruals, and forecasts for all consolidation units, and preparing Director Emoluments for AFS annually.

The role also involves ensuring compliance with relevant laws such as Employment Equity and Equal Pay for Equal Value of Work, managing annual adjustments and incentive programs across all levels, and reporting bi-annually to REMCO on Compensation KPIs with industry updates.

The manager acts as the company's appointed representative and trustee of the Board to the Conti Prov Fund, NTMIPF, and the Medical Aid.

Other responsibilities include managing benefit administration processes (Long Term Illness, Death Investigations, Divorce Settlements, and Medical Boarding), payroll processing, and ensuring accurate and timely employee and vendor payments.

They ensure reconciliations with third parties are complete and payments are made by the 7th of the following month, maintain accurate timekeeping systems, and ensure data handling complies with the Data Protection Act, BCR, GDPR, and HR POPIA standards.

The role also involves moderating the job evaluation process, managing HR data for South Africa, developing policies and guidelines, and executing the HRBP role for Process Engineering and Quality Management.

Additional Information

Benefits include Medimed Medical Aid (with 3 options subsidized by 50%), Provident Fund (2 options with 10.5% company contribution), eligibility for Short Term Incentive, tyre purchase discounts, long service awards from 5 years, and study assistance and bursaries.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online to join Continental and drive their career forward.

Qualifications

University Degree in Human Resources or Finance/Accounting

5-8 years of HR experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role

Project Management experience

Company Description

At Continental, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to share perspectives and contribute to operational excellence. We provide equal opportunities for growth and development. Join us and help shape the future!