Remote Senior Compensation & Benefits Strategist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst to work remotely across South Africa, with a key nexus in Polokwane. You will conduct market research, analyze compensation data, and develop competitive pay and benefits programs to attract, retain, and motivate talent.

You will collaborate with HR partners to ensure equity, compliance with SA laws, and effective communication of rewards programs. This leadership role emphasizes data-driven recommendation and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits analysis.
• Strong understanding of compensation philosophies, methodologies, and best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor laws relating to compensation and benefits.
• Proficiency in HRIS, payroll systems, and advanced Excel skills for data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data clearly.
• Experience in a remote work setting is highly advantageous.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research and benchmarking for salary, incentive, and benefits programs.
• Analyze compensation and benefits data to identify trends, assess competitiveness, and ensure internal equity.
• Develop and recommend changes to compensation structures, salary ranges, and incentive plans.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant compensation and benefits legislation and regulations in South Africa.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership to provide consultative advice on compensation and benefits matters.
• Develop communication materials to explain compensation and benefits programs to employees.
• Manage vendor relationships for benefits providers and compensation survey providers.
• Assist in the annual salary review and bonus cycles.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new reward strategies.

Skills

Compensation analysis

Data analysis (Excel)

HRIS/payroll systems

Analytical thinking

Communication & presentation

Remote work experience

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Finance/Economics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst to work remotely across South Africa, with a key nexus in Polokwane. You will conduct market research, analyze compensation data, and develop competitive pay and benefits programs to attract, retain, and motivate talent.

You will collaborate with HR partners to ensure equity, compliance with SA laws, and effective communication of rewards programs. This leadership role emphasizes data-driven recommendation and vendor management.