HR Specialist - Compensation and Benefits

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Hybrid work environment

Retirement plan with employer contribt

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an HR Specialist focused on compensation and benefits to design, implement and administer competitive programs that attract and retain talent.

The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of SA labor laws, and experience with HRIS systems. You will partner with HRBPs and management to optimize total rewards and ensure compliance while delivering excellent employee programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in compensation and benefits.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage all compensation programs including salary structures and incentive plans.
• Oversee design and management of employee benefits programs (health, retirement, wellness).
• Conduct market research and benchmarking for competitive packages.
• Ensure compliance with compensation regulations.
• Advise HR Business Partners and management on compensation matters.
• Manage relationships with external benefits providers and brokers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated HR Specialist with a focus on Compensation and Benefits to join their team in Pretoria . This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate employees. You will analyze market trends, ensure compliance with regulations, and manage relationships with external vendors. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of reward strategies. This position offers the chance to contribute significantly to the company's total rewards philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage all company compensation programs, including salary structures, incentive plans, and job evaluations.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure compensation and benefits packages are competitive and equitable.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations pertaining to compensation and benefits.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and management to provide advice on compensation and benefits matters.
• Manage relationships with third-party benefits providers and brokers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in compensation and benefits administration.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of South African labor laws related to compensation and benefits.
• Experience with HRIS systems for managing compensation and benefits data.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Hybrid work environment blending office presence with remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development opportunities in Pretoria .