Remuneration / Rewards Specialist

REQUIREMENTS 4 to 6 years relevant experience in remuneration & rewards Bachelors Degree or 3 year diploma (NQF 6 or NQF 7) essential Member of SARA (South African Rewards Association) advantageous GRP (Global Remuneration Professional) Certification advantageous English (Read, write & speak), any other South African languages advantageous Highly proficient in Software & Systems (HRIS), Microsoft Office Suite, especially advanced Excel Strong knowledge of job evaluation principles & benchmarking methodology essential Familiarity with HR systems featuring advanced compensation & benefits functions Experience with salary benchmarking and job evaluations, preferable knowledge of the recognized framework, Paterson Knowledge of local labour laws and regulations impacting compensation and benefits Able to achieve results within specified timelines working successfully under pressure Ability to effectively communicate reward concepts to a wide audience High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with sensitive compensation data Strong project management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence key stakeholders Knowledge of corporate governance, remuneration principles & industry best practices DUTIES Develop, implement & maintain competitive compensation and benefits strategies Manage the companys reward programs, including salary structures and incentive plans, to attract, retain, and motivate employees Conduct regular market benchmarking to align with industry standards Collaborate with Remuneration Committee to review and adjust reward policies Develop tailored solutions for identified problems for various business projects. Manage the bi-annual salary review processes aligning with organizational goals Continuously identify and evaluate the top salary benchmarking tools in the industry Provide advice and support on compensation and benefits-related queries Compile and administer increase mandates for approval Collate reward information, administration & report preparation Manage calculations, prepare PowerPoint presentations Conduct job evaluations and benchmarking across all Paterson levels. Oversee job evaluations & descriptions ensuring company standards are met Compile final salary increase recommendations for approval Implement and manage a project bonus system for projects Conduct & analyse compensation/benefits data to identify trends, gaps & improvement Prepare reports for senior management, Remuneration Committee, and stakeholders Track the companys reward programs & recommend improvements Ensure all reward programs are in line with local labour laws, corporate governance codes& best practice standards Develop and maintain internal policies and procedures Act as an advisor to the Human Capital team, Senior Management & HR team Drive initiatives ensuring employees feel valued and fairly compensated Conduct employee surveys and identify areas for improvement. Provide training to HR team & Snr Management on remuneration trends & policies Conduct workshops and seminars on the company's reward framework Assist the Head of Human Capital and Change Management with succession planning Collaborate with Skills & Development Partner maintaining career pathing programs Manage annual hiring planning process, consolidating role requests, benchmarking positions, facilitating approval process with the Remuneration Committee Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience Join us on SOCIAL MEDIA or visit our WEBSITE for more information. See links below.

Location: Cape Town City Centre, ZA

Posted Date: 1/8/2025