Human Resources Officer: Remuneration

**HR OFFICER: REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS, PRETORIA, R438K - R583K P/A**

Our client is a Governmental Organisation in the Local Government sector and they seek the services of the HR Officer: Remuneration and Benefits, to be based at their head office in Pretoria.

JOB PURPOSE:
This job exists to provide the company with efficient and effective HR Services, in line with Service Level Agreements, through the implementation of HR policies, processes, systems and procedures of a statistical and financial nature.

Undertaking generalist tasks associated with Remuneration and Benefits management within the organisation.

Implement plans and/or programmes to ensure the most effective utilisation of human resources to support SALGA’s objectives.

POSITION CONTEXT

**Internal Operating Environment**

Required to focus on the functioning of the Remuneration and Benefits administration areas within the Human Capital and Corporate Services structure. The Remuneration and Benefits Administration executed by this role in an Individual Contributor capacity.

The incumbent is required to work closely with his/her peers and the core business of SALGA to ensure the purpose and the responsibilities as established by the Human Capital regulatory and legislative frameworks are met in the service offering to SALGA.

The functional capacity in the respective areas of responsibility is required to partner the core business in the delivery of the internal service offering towards the achievement of the SALGA strategic objectives.

**External Operating Environment**

The professional disciplines in the Human Capital areas of responsibility has several good practice standards and codes of conduct that need to be upheld. In addition, a specific legislative and regulatory framework governs the disciplines and the incumbent is required to have an in-depth knowledge of these and their potential impact on the SALGA environment. The Officer: Remuneration and Benefits is required to stay abreast of developments and best practices in the respective areas of accountability/ professional disciplines.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

**Remuneration and Benefits Administration and Communication**

Oversee and advise HR in terms Organisational Remuneration and Benefits as a Service to SALGA related to the following aspects but not limited to:

- Funeral benefits;
- Group Risk Insurance benefits;
- Pension Fund Administration;
- Medical Aid benefits and Administration.
- Communication and up skilling of staff relating to the Remuneration and benefits policy.
- Ensure that remuneration practices follow SALGA policies and regulations
- Participates in the implementation of remuneration and benefits related policies and procedures.
- Advising and guiding staff in relation to decision outcomes and implementation of remuneration and benefits related matters.
- Provide information on eligibility for participation in particular benefits programs
- Administration of salary reviews, long-term and short-term incentive schemes
- Administration of salary surveys and other benchmarking exercises
- Administer benefits campaigns to run throughout the organisation as part of benefits awareness
- Administration of Employee Recognition Awards programme
**HR Service Delivery**
- Provide reliable, accurate and timely administrative support to Remuneration and Benefits Administration.
- Ensures the smooth running of all Benefits schemes including but not limited to Group Risk, Pension Fund as examples and responding to issues raised.
- Provide Human Resources with salary ranges and guidelines related to Remuneration and Benefits.
**Governance and Compliance**
- Ensure that controls are in place as set out by SALGA and monitor business adherence to the controls.
- Meet company and statutory requirements governing Benefits Administration requirements by providing all relevant documentation and related advice to employees.
- Ensure adherence to the organisation’s Human Capital related policies, processes and procedures.
**Reporting and Monitoring**
- Collate, create and distribute relevant Remuneration and Benefits information and reports as well as Board packs to Senior Management as required
**Policy Review and Implementation**
- Advise and provide guidance to line management on relevant policies, practices and procedures.
- Assist with the development/refinement of policies and procedures, in line with key areas of responsibility.
- Assist with HR audit

**Project Support**
- Participate in ad hoc project work as required.
- Any other duties, as assigned by the Senior Manager: Human Capital in line with the role.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

- 3 year tertiary qualification in HRM.
- GRP (Global Remuneration Programme) is an advantage.
**Experience**:

- At least a minimum of 3 years relevant experience and knowledge of benefits and reporting.
- Proven knowledge and experience of working within benefits, knowledge and understanding of all legislations tha