Senior Remuneration Specialist

Recruiter:

Whizants

Job Ref:

Senior Remuneration..

Date posted:

Monday, April 7, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable (+- R1.2 Mil per annum)

SUMMARY:
Senior Remuneration Specialist

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Senior Remuneration Specialist

Location: Hybrid / On-site as required
Duration: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (with possibility of extension)
Salary: Market Related – linked to experience

Purpose of the Role

Our client is looking for experienced Total Rewards Specialists who can hit the ground running to deliver on strategic remuneration and benefits projects. The role requires a strong understanding of reward strategy, salary benchmarking, pay structuring, and governance processes. You will play a key role in supporting business priorities while maintaining integrity and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement and refine Total Rewards strategies aligned with business objectives
Conduct market benchmarking, job grading, and salary structure reviews
Analyse and model remuneration data to guide fair and competitive reward decisions
Manage the execution of cyclical remuneration processes (e.g., annual reviews, STI/LTI plans)
Support with remuneration reporting and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure reward solutions drive business performance
Provide insights and guidance on executive pay, incentives, and retention mechanisms
Maintain data accuracy and integrity in remuneration systems and reports

Required Experience & Qualifications

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Total Rewards, Remuneration or Reward Strategy
Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Excel or similar tools
Experience with grading frameworks and salary surveys
Track record of successfully executing reward projects in complex environments
Exposure to HRIS or Reward systems preferred

Key Attributes

High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
Professional maturity, with the ability to handle sensitive salary and performance data with discretion
Proactive and able to work independently under tight deadlines
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

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