Global Compensation And Benefits Specialist

Paymentology; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Johannesburg seeks a Global Compensation & Benefits Specialist to develop and manage compensation and benefits strategies across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and expertise in global salary structures. This role offers a full-time position within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in global compensation and benefits in fintech or tech.
• Expertise in salary structures and benefits programs across varios countries.
• Strong analytical skills and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain global salary band structures.
• Lead the development of a global salary architecture.
• Evaluate and evolve compensation packages.

Skills

Customer Service

Benefits Administration

Human Resources

Compensation Analytics

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field

Tools

HRIS systems like HiBob

Benchmarking tools (e.g., Radford, Mercer)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

At Paymentology we are redefining whats possible in the payments space. As the first truly global issuer-processor we give banks and fintechs the technology and talent to launch and manage Mastercard Visa and UnionPay cards at scale across more than 60 countries.

Our advanced multi-cloud platform delivers real-time data, unmatched scalability, and the flexibility of shared or dedicated processing instances. Its this global reach and innovation that sets us apart.

Role

Were looking for a Global Compensation & Benefits Specialist to lead and evolve our compensation and benefits strategy across more than 60 countries. This role is key to ensuring we attract, retain and reward top talent with scalable, equitable and competitive practices.

If youre experienced in designing global salary structures, managing benefits across multiple regions, and aligning compensation frameworks with business strategy, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact in a high-growth fintech environment.

What you get to do

Compensation & Salary Architecture

• Design and maintain global salary band structures
• Benchmark compensation regularly, particularly in complex and competitive markets such as tech and commercial functions
• Lead the development and implementation of a global salary architecture across job families, levels and geographies
• Manage our job architecture including job levelling, titling frameworks and role descriptions
• Evaluate and evolve compensation packages to balance internal equity, market competitiveness and business strategy
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Business Leaders to guide offer structuring, pay decisions and salary band usage
• Support annual compensation cycles
• Collaborate with Finance and Legal to ensure alignment, compliance and financial integrity
• Own compensation systems and processes including any equity platforms and benchmarking tools
• Support the administration and strategy of equity programs within the company

Benefits Strategy

• Lead the creation of a clear global benefits matrix with visibility across all active geographies
• Modernise and streamline legacy benefits to align with our global standards and employee value proposition
• Benchmark benefits regularly across markets to ensure competitiveness, compliance and cost efficiency
• Align benefits strategy with retention goals, employee wellbeing and company culture

What you can look forward to

At Paymentology its not just about building great payment technology; its about building a company where people feel they belong and their work matters. Youll be part of a diverse global team thats genuinely committed to making a positive impact through what we do. Whether youre working across time zones or getting involved in initiatives that support local communities youll find real purpose in your work - and the freedom to grow in a supportive forward-thinking environment.

Travel & Requirements

What it takes to succeed

• 5-7 years of experience in global compensation and benefits, ideally in a high-growth fintech or tech environment.
• Strong expertise in designing and implementing salary structures, job levelling frameworks and benefits programs across multiple countries.
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to drive clarity and structure across complex global environments.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Proven track record managing global salary architecture, equity compensation and benefits strategy.
• Experience with benchmarking tools (e.g. Radford, Mercer) and HRIS systems (e.g. HiBob) with high proficiency in Excel and compensation analytics.

Remote Work

Employment Type: Full time

Key Skills

Customer Service, FMLA, HIPAA, Microsoft Outlook, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Payroll, Employment & Labor Law, ADP, Human Resources, Phone Etiquette, Workday

Vacancy

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