Remuneration and Benefits Specialist

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

UP Professional and Support:

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS SPECIALIST
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7


The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.


PURPOSE OF THE JOB:


To provide administrative, operational and advisory support on matters related to remuneration and benefits; assist with the implementation and processing of all Remuneration and Benefits policies and procedures in order to ensure excellent customer service and, alignment of the objectives of the HR function with those of the University.


The incumbent will be responsible to:

  • Provide input with the design and implementation of UP remuneration and benefit programs to meet its objectives for internal equity and external market competitiveness;
  • Provide support into the salary review process with regards to market research and benchmarking, analysis on trends, and the facilitation of information;
  • Respond to inquiries by staff members and colleagues and Retirements fund with regard to:
  • Group life assurance;
  • Trust funds;
  • Disability claims;
  • Injuries on duty.
  • As part of the HR Team and as directed by the Manager: Remuneration and Benefits, implement and assist in the following areas;
  • Provide input towards policy design and development via Line Manager;
  • Provide operational and administrative support in the section;
  • Provide training on remuneration and benefit related operations to HR staff;
  • Assist the payroll Division with queries on an ad hoc/monthly basis;
  • Advise on and ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, processes, Service Level Agreements and legislation (Internal and external);
  • Diligent recording of all improvement ideas and implementation thereof.
  • Conduct market research together with the analyzing thereof with a view to determine the appropriate pay levels and benefits for jobs;
  • Analyze and verify the accuracy of information and make recommendations;
  • Provide medical aid support administration for pensioners including:
  • Maintaining monthly adjustments or corrections;
  • Assisting with all pensioner inquiries;
  • Completion and payment of correct council contributions;
  • Provide timely information to the Department of Finance regarding council contributions;
  • Provide accurate information to medical aid funds regarding council contributions;
  • Adjust pension contributions as required.
  • Ensure that Remuneration and Benefits sites are relevant and updated at all times;
  • Assist and provide required documentation and information for resolving audit inquiries.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • B. Com Degree or B. Tech degree with Financial Management or related field;
  • A total of Four (4) years (of which 3 complete years must be in the following:
  • Experience in remuneration and benefits,
- incentives and
- pension fund administration

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  • Knowledge and understanding of pension fund governance and associated legislation;
  • Knowledge of remuneration and benefits legislation, rules and practices;
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite);
  • Project management;
  • Communication skills;
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills;
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure, within a team and independently;
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

  • Global Remuneration Professional certification (GRP)
  • More than 3 years' experience in higher Education or similar environment
  • Exposure to PeopleSoft or similar HR system
  • Experience in Job matching for survey
  • A comprehensive CV;
  • Copies of qualifications;

CLOSING DATE:
18 February 2024

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised.

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