HR Specialist - Compensation & Benefits

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an HR Specialist focused on Compensation & Benefits to join our Pretoria team. You will design, implement, and administer competitive total rewards programs, conduct market research, and manage salary structures to attract and retain top talent.

The role requires 4+ years in compensation and benefits, strong analytical skills, SA labor law knowledge, HRIS experience, and advanced Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Compensation and Benefits administration.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in salary benchmarking and modeling.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor laws related to compensation and benefits.
• Experience with HRIS systems and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the company's salary structures, job grading, and pay equity analyses.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation packages.
• Manage relationships with benefits providers and third-party administrators.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant compensation and benefits legislation and regulations.
• Prepare reports and presentations on compensation and benefits data for senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Salary benchmarking

HR analytics

Excel

Education

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

Tools

HRIS systems

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous HR Specialist focusing on Compensation & Benefits to join their team in Pretoria. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs. You will conduct market research, analyze salary structures, and manage benefits vendors to ensure our client attracts and retains top talent. This is a specialized role for a dedicated HR professional passionate about total rewards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the company's salary structures, job grading, and pay equity analyses.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation packages.
• Manage relationships with benefits providers and third-party administrators.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant compensation and benefits legislation and regulations.
• Prepare reports and presentations on compensation and benefits data for senior management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Compensation and Benefits administration.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in salary benchmarking and modeling.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor laws related to compensation and benefits.
• Experience with HRIS systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Statistics, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to shape critical HR programs.
• Hybrid work model based in Pretoria.
• Professional development support and training.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on data-driven decision-making.