Remote Compensation & Benefits Analyst

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive health, dental, and life

Retirement savings plan

Remote-first culture

Global exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Analyst for a fully remote HR Operations role. You will design and manage compensation and benefits programs, analyze market data, and ensure regulatory compliance across regions while supporting a remote-first culture.

Responsibilities include benchmarking packages, developing salary structures, administering health and retirement plans, and preparing leadership reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Economics, Statistics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of compensation and benefits analysis or related HR analytics.
• Strong analytical skills with data analysis, modeling and interpretation.
• Expertise in compensation methodologies, job evaluation, salary benchmarking.
• In-depth knowledge of employee benefits administration (health, retirement, etc.).
• Knowledge of SA labour laws related to compensation and benefits.
• Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and HRIS proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects and meet deadlines remotely.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and benchmark compensation and benefits packages.
• Develop and maintain salary structures, job grading, and incentive plans.
• Administer employee benefits programs including health and retirement plans.
• Analyze compensation data to identify trends, equity, and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with compensation and benefits laws and regulations.
• Partner with HRBPs and management to advise on compensation matters.
• Assist in designing new benefits programs and policies.
• Prepare reports and presentations on compensation and benefits data.
• Manage vendor relationships related to benefits administration and surveys.
• Support annual salary reviews and bonus allocation processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Modeling

Interpretation

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance/Economics/Statistics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in financial technology services, is seeking a skilled Compensation & Benefits Analyst to join their fully remote HR Operations team. This role is critical in designing, implementing, and managing competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent worldwide. You will be responsible for analyzing market data, developing salary structures, administering benefits programs, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. As a remote-first organisation, this position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, supported by cutting-edge digital collaboration tools and a culture that values innovation and employee well-being. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical and detail-oriented professional to shape our client's reward strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analysis to benchmark compensation and benefits packages against industry standards.
• Develop and maintain salary structures, job grading systems, and incentive plans.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Analyze compensation data to identify trends, assess internal equity, and recommend adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable compensation and benefits laws and regulations, both locally and internationally.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and management to provide guidance on compensation and benefits-related matters.
• Assist in the design and implementation of new benefits programs and policies.
• Prepare reports and presentations on compensation and benefits data for leadership.
• Manage vendor relationships related to benefits administration and compensation surveys.
• Support the annual salary review and bonus allocation processes.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation and benefits analysis or a related HR analytical role.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis, modeling, and interpretation.
• Expertise in compensation methodologies, job evaluation techniques, and salary benchmarking.
• In-depth knowledge of employee benefits administration, including health, retirement, and ancillary benefits.
• Familiarity with South African labour laws related to compensation and benefits is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and HRIS systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• performance-based bonuses
• comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• generous retirement savings plan
• home office allowance
• continuous learning opportunities through online platforms
• flexible working hours

Join a globally connected team where your analytical skills will directly impact our client's success in attracting and retaining premier talent.