Global Total Rewards Lead — Remote

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,990,000 - 2,986,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company matching

Equity options

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Compensation and Benefits Specialist to join its remote HR team. You will design and manage global C&B programs, including salary structures, incentives, benefits, and retirement plans, aligning rewards with business goals and compliance across time zones.

The role requires 7+ years in C&B, strong analytical skills, and experience with Excel and HRIS. A Master’s or certifications (CCP/CBP) are highly desirable, and remote collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive compensation and benefits experience.
• Experience designing and managing global compensation and benefits programs.
• Strong knowledge of compensation laws, market trends.
• Proficient in Excel and HRIS; strong analytical/financial modelling.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, multi-time-zone environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement salary structures, merit increases, and incentive programs.
• Administer global benefits programs; ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct market research to ensure competitiveness and internal equity.
• Oversee annual salary review and bonus cycles.
• Ensure compliance with compensation and benefits legislation.
• Develop communications for C&B programs to employees and managers.
• Collaborate with HR partners and leadership on C&B matters.
• Manage relationships with vendors and consultants.
• Analyze program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Support ad-hoc total rewards projects including executive compensation and mobility.

Skills

Excel

HRIS

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance/Business

Master's degree or CCP/CBP

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Compensation and Benefits Specialist to join its remote HR team. You will design and manage global C&B programs, including salary structures, incentives, benefits, and retirement plans, aligning rewards with business goals and compliance across time zones.

The role requires 7+ years in C&B, strong analytical skills, and experience with Excel and HRIS. A Master’s or certifications (CCP/CBP) are highly desirable, and remote collaboration is essential.