Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist

To provide specialist support in the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of the organisation’s remuneration and benefits frameworks, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements, public sector governance standards, and strategic business objectives.

The role is responsible for detailed remuneration data analysis, development of dashboards and reports, salary benchmarking, and providing analytical insights to inform remuneration decisions, workforce planning, and submissions to management and governance structures.

The incumbent will support annual pay review processes, incentive scheme administration, and participation in remuneration surveys to maintain market competitiveness and internal equity.

Strong analytical capability, advanced Excel proficiency, and experience in data visualisation tools are essential.

Support implementation and maintenance of remuneration and benefits policies and frameworks.

Ensure remuneration processes are executed accurately and within approved timelines.

Maintain compliance with approved remuneration policies and applicable governance frameworks for public entities.

Maintain auditable and up-to-date remuneration records.

Assist with periodic policy reviews and updates.

Conduct salary benchmarking and market comparisons to ensure internal and external equity.

Analyse remuneration trends and provide insights to inform reward strategy.

Develop remuneration dashboards and analytical reports using advanced Excel and data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI).

Participate in remuneration surveys and ensure accurate data submission.

Provide analytical recommendations to support decision-making.

Ensure remuneration practices align with governance and compliance requirements.

Track and report on audit findings and compliance actions.

Maintain accurate documentation for governance and audit purposes.

Administer job evaluations using approved methodologies (e.g., Peromnes, Patterson, Hay or equivalent).

Maintain grading documentation and job profiles.

Ensure alignment between grading outcomes and remuneration structures.

Meet agreed turnaround times for job evaluation processes.

Provide analytical and technical support during incentive cycles.

Prepare accurate incentive and performance-linked remuneration calculations.

Maintain data integrity across systems and spreadsheets.

Develop flexible remuneration models aligned with policy and budget provisions.

Provide remuneration advisory support to line managers and employees.

Communicate remuneration policies and processes clearly and effectively.

Respond to remuneration-related queries within agreed service levels.

Promote understanding of governance and compliance requirements related to reward practices.

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Finance, Commerce or related field.

Professional certification in remuneration e.g., GRP

At least 5 years’ experience in remuneration and benefits within a regulated or public sector environment (financial services or similar preferred).

At least 5 years’ experience in remuneration data analysis, model development, and reporting.

At least 3 years’ experience in salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and grading.

At least 2 years’ experience using dashboard/reporting tools such as Power BI (or equivalent).

Remuneration & Benefits Administration

Remuneration Data Analysis & Reporting

Market Benchmarking & Survey Participation

Performance & Incentive Scheme Support

Governance & Regulatory Compliance

Policy Interpretation & Implementation

Report Writing & Presentation Skills

Strong Analytical and Numerical Ability

Remuneration legislation and reward governance principles

Public sector governance frameworks (e.g., PFMA, SOE remuneration guidelines, King IV/V principles)

Salary benchmarking methodologies and reward structuring

Audit and compliance requirements within regulated environments

Senior Compensation Benefits Specialist
• Centurion, ZA