HR Specialist - Compensation & Benefits

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement plan

On-site role

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented HR Specialist focused on Compensation and Benefits for its Port Elizabeth operation. The role designs, implements and manages competitive pay and benefits programs, conducts market salary research, and ensures regulatory compliance for employees in the Eastern Cape.

You will partner with teams to maintain job grading, salary scales, vendor relationships, and total rewards statements, while providing guidance on C&B policies.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits administration.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and benchmarks.
• Proficiency in Excel and HRIS for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage the company’s compensation and benefits programs in Port Elizabeth.
• Conduct market analysis and salary benchmarking to ensure competitive pay structures.
• Develop and maintain job grading and salary scales in line with company strategy.
• Manage employee benefits enrollment, claims processing, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements related to compensation and benefits.
• Provide support and guidance to employees and management on C&B policies and programs.
• Assist in the development of the annual total rewards statement for employees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

HRIS

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance/Business

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical HR Specialist focused on Compensation and Benefits for their operations in Port Elizabeth. This role is critical in designing, implementing, and managing competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain talent. You will conduct market research, analyze salary benchmarks, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the financial well-being and reward strategies of employees in the Eastern Cape, working within a structured and supportive corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage the company's compensation and benefits programs in Port Elizabeth .
• Conduct market analysis and salary benchmarking to ensure competitive pay structures.
• Develop and maintain job grading and salary scales in line with company strategy.
• Manage employee benefits enrollment, claims processing, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements related to compensation and benefits.
• Provide support and guidance to employees and management on C&B policies and programs.
• Assist in the development of the annual total rewards statement for employees.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience specifically in Compensation and Benefits administration.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems for data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of South African compensation regulations and best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-related incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities in the C&B field.
• On-site work environment within a well-established organization.
• Supportive HR team and a collaborative company culture.