Johannesburg: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND REMUNERATION MANAGER posted by Isilumko Staffing

About the Role

The Employee Benefits and Remuneration Manager will contribute as a member of the HR management team to the development of an overall HR strategy in line with business needs, focusing on the development and implementation of a Total Reward Strategy that aligns values, culture, organisational climate, and performance. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining total reward processes, remuneration practices, and policies to ensure a transparent, competency-based system that enhances recognition, development, and retention of staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes as a member of the HR management team to the development of an overall HR strategy in line with business needs.
• Develops and implements a talent and staff retention strategy in relation to total reward that supports the achievement of the overall HR strategy and objectives of the organisation.
• Develops and implements a Total Reward Strategy to align values, culture, organisational climate, and performance in line with identified needs.
• Develops and maintains total reward processes, remuneration practices, and policies to ensure a transparent, competency-based system that enhances recognition, development, and retention of staff.
• Identifies, develops, and implements remuneration systems aligned to improving organisational efficiency.
• Oversees job evaluation processes in compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Oversees job evaluation and standardisation of job titles and profiles to ensure the organisation is staffed with the right skills and capacity to meet current and future talent needs in a competitive market.
• Oversees monthly and annual reporting on unit activities to ensure accurate and reliable management information that supports executive decision-making.
• Trains and develops divisional staff to ensure they have the required skills and can achieve performance objectives.
• Oversees the development and implementation of Benefits and Variable Pay Policies and Procedures.
• Initiates and manages remuneration and reward-related projects.

Minimum Requirements & Key Competencies

• Honours degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Management or related field (NQF Level 8).
• Masters degree in Psychology, HR, Remuneration or Payroll (advantageous).
• 9 years experience in HR Reward Services (Benefits and Remuneration), with at least 5 years in a specialist or management role.
• Registration with the South African Rewards Association (SARA) as a Remuneration Specialist (advantageous).

Knowledge Requirements

• Job evaluation systems
• Performance management systems (e.g., Balanced Scorecard)
• Change management
• Remuneration and reward management
• Organisational design and restructuring

Skills & Competencies

• Analytical skills
• Assertiveness
• Project management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Administrative accuracy and attention to detail
• Strategic thinking and strategy development ability
• Computer literacy
• Budgeting skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Time management