Global Compensation & Benefits Lead (Remote)

Placements24

Mtubatuba Local Municipality

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Health & retirement benefits
Generous paid time off
Remote-first culture
Professional growth support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Compensation and Benefits Specialist to design and oversee global comp and benefits programs in a fully remote setting. You will drive benchmarking, salary structures, and incentive plans while managing external vendors and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in C&B, strong financial modeling, and excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders across regions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
  • Master's degree or CCP/CBP is highly desirable.
  • 8+ years in compensation & benefits, including 3+ in lead/specialist roles.
  • Proven global compensation & benefits program experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and manage global compensation and benefits programs.
  • Conduct market benchmarking and salary band development.
  • Oversee merit cycles, bonuses, and communications.
  • Manage vendor relationships for benefits administration.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations across jurisdictions.
  • Develop communication strategies for programs to staff and managers.
  • Analyze C&B data to identify trends and improvements.
  • Collaborate with HR partners to align rewards with business goals.

Skills

Analytical skills
Financial modeling
Communication
Leadership
Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance/Business Administration
Master's degree or CCP/CBP

Tools

HRIS systems
Compensation management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Compensation and Benefits Specialist to design and oversee global comp and benefits programs in a fully remote setting. You will drive benchmarking, salary structures, and incentive plans while managing external vendors and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in C&B, strong financial modeling, and excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders across regions.

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