Remuneration and Benefits Manager

OUTsurance; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company located in Centurion, South Africa, seeks a Remuneration and Benefits Manager. This role involves developing competitive compensation and benefits programs, leveraging data analytics, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial environments and strong leadership skills in managing teams, making it pivotal for attracting and retaining talent.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a management and/or similar data-centric role.
• 10 years working experience within a financial environment.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the compensation benefits and payroll teams.
• Develop and implement remuneration strategies.
• Manage employee benefits programs and ensure compliance.
• Conduct market benchmarking and analysis.

Skills

Vendor Management

Analysis Skills

Benefits Administration

Payroll

Human Resources

Education

CA / BCom Honours in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS

Workday

ADP

Job description

The Remuneration and Benefits Manager plays a strategic leadership role in shaping the organisations remuneration framework. This position is responsible for designing and managing competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain and motivate top talent. A key focus of the role is leveraging advanced data analytics to drive evidence-based decision-making and optimise cost-efficiency across all remuneration initiatives.

Qualifications

• CA / BCom Honours in Accounting.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a management and / or similar data centric role
• 10 years working experience within a financial environment
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite specifically MS Excel

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Provide strategic direction and day-to-day leadership to compensation benefits and payroll teams fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Mentor and coach team members identifying growth opportunities and supporting career progression through structured development plans.

Compensation Strategy & Management

• Develop and implement remuneration strategies aligned with business goals.
• Conduct market benchmarking and pay equity analysis using internal and external data.
• Administer salary structures incentive programs and bonus plans.
• Annual salary reviews and bonus allocations.
• Identifying potential risks and report this to the Head of Remuneration and Benefits

Benefits

• Manage employee benefits programs (healthcare retirement)
• Evaluate benefits utilisation and recommend improvements based on data insights.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure effective delivery of benefits.
• Ensure compliance with benefits regulations.
• Monthly presentations to newly employed staff and to business on benefit and payslips

Data Analytics Oversight

• Collaborate with teams to ensure data integrity and system efficiency.
• Oversee reporting functionalities.
• Manage completeness of the payroll data environment

Compliance & Governance and Administrative

• Ensure all remuneration and benefits programs comply with labor laws and tax regulations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and adjust policies accordingly.
• Collaborate with legal HR and compliance teams to mitigate risks.
• Submission of Return of earnings
• Responsible for the sign off on all third‑party payments and reconciliations
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Responsible for the Easy‑file and E‑filing software processes as well as the full IRP5 process of completing EMP201 and EMP501
• Ensure that all SARS accounts relating to payroll are accurately analysed and balanced
• Responsible for addressing statutory returns monthly to ensure compliance
• Responsible for administrative procedures and documentation (contribute to the improvement of internal systems and procedures dealing with contingencies)
• Responsible for Monthly payroll processes (Payroll review compiling query list process management structured working ability to solve problems and client queries)
• Ability to interpret and apply statutory regulations and maintain Payroll system changes

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead training sessions for managers and employees on policies and best practices.
• Provide strategic guidance to HR and leadership on remuneration decisions.
• Collaborate with operation areas to streamline processes

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Develop and manage budgets for compensation and benefits programs.
• Conduct cost‑benefit analyses and recommend cost‑efficient strategies.
• Collaborate with finance teams for accurate forecasting and reporting.

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking : Ability to align remuneration and benefits strategies with broader business objectives and workforce planning.
• Data Analytics & Interpretation : Proficient in analyzing complex HR and payroll data to inform decision‑making identify trends and ensure pay equity.
• Leadership & Team Development : Skilled in leading diverse teams fostering collaboration and driving performance through coaching and mentorship.
• Compliance & Governance : Deep understanding of labor laws tax regulations and governance frameworks to ensure compliant and ethical reward practices.
• Communication & Influence : Strong interpersonal and presentation skills to engage stakeholders influence leadership decisions and communicate complex data clearly.

Additional Information

An ideal candidate will be able to align their personal work values to the OUTsurance values of Awesome Service Dynamic Honest Human Passionate and Recognition.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full‑time

Key Skills

Vendor Management,Fmla,HIPAA,Analysis Skills,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Filing,Payroll,Employment & Labor Law,ADP,Human Resources,Workday

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1