HR Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an analytical and strategic HR Compensation and Benefits Specialist to design, implement, and manage competitive total rewards programs in Polokwane. This role focuses on attracting, retaining, and motivating employees by aligning pay and benefits with business objectives.

You will lead market benchmarking, administer health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives, and develop job evaluation and grading systems while ensuring compliance and driving employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in compensation and benefits management.
• Strong analytical skills with HRIS and compensation tools.
• Knowledge of compensation philosophies and job evaluation methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and salary benchmarking.
• Design and administer employee benefits programs.
• Develop and maintain job evaluation and grading systems.
• Manage annual salary reviews and bonus allocations.
• Ensure compliance with compensation regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance or related

Tools

HRIS

Compensation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an analytical and strategic HR Compensation and Benefits Specialist to design, implement, and manage competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs in Polokwane . This role is essential for attracting, retaining, and motivating employees by ensuring our reward structures are market-competitive and aligned with business objectives. You will play a key role in developing total rewards strategies that support employee engagement and organizational success in Polokwane .

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and salary benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation packages.
• Design and administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Develop and maintain job evaluation and grading systems.
• Manage the annual salary review and bonus allocation processes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant compensation and benefits regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation and benefits management.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with HRIS and compensation tools.
• In-depth knowledge of compensation philosophies, job evaluation methodologies, and benefits administration.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the company's total rewards strategy.
• Professional development and advanced training in C&B.
• A collaborative and progressive work environment in Polokwane .
• Generous leave and other employee perks.