Global Compensation & Benefits Leader

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,300,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Manager in Cape Town to lead payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions and shape the global reward strategy. The role reports to the Head of HR and requires strong expertise in compensation, benefits, and payroll within a multinational context.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in a similar role, multi-country payroll experience, and familiarity with WTW, Mercer and Remchannel.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or qualification in HR, Finance or Business
• Knowledge of WTW, Mercer and Remchannel
• 5–7 years in a similar role
• Multi-National experience is essential

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and governance
• Develop and implement compensation, benefits, and reward frameworks aligned to business objectives
• Partner with HR and leaders to drive remuneration reviews, salary benchmarking, and employee benefits optimisation
• Provide strategic insights and analytics on reward, payroll, and workforce costs to support executive decisions

Skills

Compensation & Benefits

Payroll management

Multinational experience

Remuneration analytics

Education

Degree in HR/Finance/Business

Tools

WTW

Mercer

Remchannel

Job description

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Manager in Cape Town to lead payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions and shape the global reward strategy. The role reports to the Head of HR and requires strong expertise in compensation, benefits, and payroll within a multinational context.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in a similar role, multi-country payroll experience, and familiarity with WTW, Mercer and Remchannel.