Associate Benefits Specialist - Johannesburg, South Africa - BTS Konekt

Description

The
Associate Benefit Specialist is integral to our Total Rewards team, ensuring the effective administration of compensation and benefits programs and contributing to employee satisfaction and retention.

• Respond to remuneration inquiries during the employee onboarding process and internal transitions.
• Verify the accuracy of compensation and employee data.
• Support the implementation of salary adjustments and coordinate with the payroll department.
• Participate in annual Total Rewards operations, such as salary assessments, bonus distribution, and market salary comparisons.
• Manage requests for specialized remuneration services following directives from the Total Rewards Center of Excellence (COE).
• Prepare and distribute communications regarding updates to Total Rewards policies in collaboration with the Employee Engagement COE.
• Conduct job evaluations, market benchmarking, and internal salary equity assessments periodically or upon request.

• A solid understanding of total rewards frameworks, HR and payroll systems
• Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational and time management capabilities.
• Selfdriven, capable of multitasking, and able to collaborate effectively within a team setting.
• Detailoriented with a strong numerical aptitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and experienced with HRIS platforms like Workday.

• A minimum of one year's experience in HR or Benefits Administration is preferred.
• Matric is required; additional certification in a related field is desirable.

• High School (matric) (preferred)

• HR or

• HRIS platforms like Workday: 1 year (preferred)