Remote HR Generalist: Compensation & Benefits Lead

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work (fully)

Private medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking an HR Generalist with a strong focus on Compensation and Benefits. You will administer salary structures, incentives, and benefits while benchmarking against market trends to attract and retain top talent.

The role requires 4–6 years in HR with deep knowledge of SA labour law related to remuneration; you will collaborate with payroll and finance to ensure accurate processing and compliant rewards strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, or related field.
• 4–6 years HR experience focused on compensation and benefits.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles and market benchmarking.
• Experience with benefits administration (medical aid, retirement funds, etc.).
• Knowledge of South African labour law related to remuneration.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and MS Excel for data analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage compensation and benefits programs, including salary structures and incentives.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking for salary and benefits.
• Develop and implement new compensation and benefits initiatives.
• Manage employee benefits administration (medical aid, retirement funds, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with remuneration legislation.
• Create clear communication materials on compensation and benefits.
• Support managers and employees on compensation-related queries.
• Collaborate with payroll and finance for accurate processing.
• Participate in job evaluation, grading, and pay-for-performance projects.
• Analyze compensation data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Manage relationships with external benefits providers.
• Contribute to overall HR strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance or related field

Tools

MS Excel

HRIS

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking an HR Generalist with a strong focus on Compensation and Benefits. You will administer salary structures, incentives, and benefits while benchmarking against market trends to attract and retain top talent.

The role requires 4–6 years in HR with deep knowledge of SA labour law related to remuneration; you will collaborate with payroll and finance to ensure accurate processing and compliant rewards strategies.