Remote Compensation & Benefits Specialist - Drive Rewards

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Team meetings in Soweto

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Compensation and Benefits Specialist to lead benefit programs and compensation design. The role is remote with occasional team meetings in Soweto, Gauteng, requiring a proactive, detail-oriented HR expert.

Responsibilities include market benchmarking, payroll data processing, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with HR partners to implement cost-effective reward strategies aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 2–5 years in compensation and benefits administration.
• Strong understanding of salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and benefits administration.
• Proficiency in Excel and HRIS.
• Knowledge of South African labour laws related to compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs (medical aid, retirement funds, other statutory benefits).
• Assist in designing compensation structures, salary bands, and incentives.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking for competitiveness.
• Process payroll data related to compensation and benefits accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with BCEA, COIDA and related regulations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

HRIS

Data analysis

Communication

C&B

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Compensation and Benefits Specialist to lead benefit programs and compensation design. The role is remote with occasional team meetings in Soweto, Gauteng, requiring a proactive, detail-oriented HR expert.

Responsibilities include market benchmarking, payroll data processing, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with HR partners to implement cost-effective reward strategies aligned with business goals.