Remote Compensation & Benefits Specialist - HR

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Remote-friendly culture

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join a fully remote HR team. You will design, implement, and manage compensation and benefits programs, ensuring equity and market competitiveness across multiple regions.

Responsibilities include salary structuring, market benchmarking, yearly salary reviews, and benefits administration. A strong SA regulatory knowledge base and advanced Excel skills are essential to drive analytics and total rewards decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years progressive compensation & benefits experience.
• Knowledge of South African labour laws related to compensation and benefits.
• Experience designing executive compensation and sales incentive plans.
• Strong Excel and data-analysis proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage company-wide compensation and benefits programs, including salary structures and incentive plans.
• Conduct market benchmarking to ensure competitive packages.
• Oversee annual salary review and bonus processes.
• Manage benefits administration (medical aid, retirement funds, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with SA labour laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and external vendors for program management.
• Advise HR Business Partners and management on compensation and benefits.

Skills

C&B experience

HRIS

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

SA labor laws

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance

Tools

HRIS software

Benchmarking tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join their fully remote HR team. This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and managing competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent. As a remote-first organization, we rely on digital collaboration tools and a results-driven culture. You will play a key part in ensuring our total rewards strategy aligns with our business goals and market competitiveness. This is an ideal opportunity for a specialist to contribute significantly from any location, working with a global outlook.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and administer company-wide compensation and benefits programs, including salary structures, incentive plans, and health & wellness benefits.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure competitive and equitable compensation packages.
• Analyze salary data, job grading, and pay equity to identify trends and recommend adjustments.
• Manage the annual salary review and bonus process, ensuring accuracy and fairness.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including medical aid, retirement funds, and other statutory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African labor laws and regulations pertaining to compensation and benefits.
• Develop communication materials to effectively explain compensation and benefits programs to employees.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure efficient program management.
• Provide expert advice and support to HR Business Partners and management on compensation and benefits matters.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in total rewards.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits management.
• Deep understanding of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, and benefits administration.
• Proven experience in designing and managing executive compensation and sales incentive plans.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using HRIS and advanced Excel for data analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor laws related to compensation and benefits.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in managing complex data.
• Experience with benefits providers and managing vendor relationships is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R .
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Allowance for home office setup and internet connectivity.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in C&B.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive remote work culture.
• Access to advanced HR analytics tools.
• Performance-based incentives and recognition.