HR Manager - Compensation / Reward Specialist

Parvana; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment advisory firm in Cape Town seeks a Benefits Associate to provide support for health, wellness, and retirement benefits programs. With 2-3 years of experience in benefits administration, the ideal candidate will excel in data analysis and demonstrate strong communication skills. Adept in HRIS platforms, particularly Workday, you will collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and enhance benefits offerings.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of relevant experience in employee benefits.
• Exposure to global benefits programs, particularly in EMEA.
• Proficient in HRIS platforms, Workday experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support global benefits programs related to health, wellness, and retirement.
• Execute annual benefits processes with vendors and teams.
• Ensure compliance with benefit documentation and accurate reporting.

Skills

Employee benefits administration

Data analysis

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Client-service mindset

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Workday

Job description

About our client

Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture and performance.

What you will be doing

• Provide day-to-day support for global benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and insurance, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of employee inquiries.
• Support the execution of key annual benefits processes, such as enrolment and renewals, in collaboration with vendors and internal teams.
• Partner with third-party vendors and other teams (e.g., Payroll, Finance) to ensure accurate billing, data integration, and compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Maintain benefits documentation and assist in the preparation of internal reports, analytics, and benchmarking to support strategic benefits planning.
• Participate in the implementation of new benefits programs, assisting with communications, project coordination, and the delivery of enhancements.
• Act as the first line of support for all employee benefits inquiries, ensuring all issues are handled in line with company policy and compliance requirements.

What our client is looking for

• 2 - 3 years of relevant experience in employee benefits, ideally within the financial services or professional services sector.
• A proven track record in a benefits administration role with global benefits programs, including exposure to regions such as EMEA.
• Proven experience in data analysis and manipulation, with proficiency in tools like Excel and a focus on data accuracy.
• A strong understanding of core benefits practices and compliance requirements, with a client-service mindset when handling confidential information.
• Proficient in HRIS platforms, with Workday experience being highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across different geographies.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to operate in a fast-paced, regulated environment with a high degree of accountability.

Job ID: J107012

For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers

Requirements

Benefits Associate, global investment advisory, health, wellness, retirement, insurance, enrolment, renewals, HRIS, Workday, EMEA, financial services, professional services