Remuneration and Benefits Manager

• OUTsurance has been voted Top Employer South Africa since 2022. Our people vision is to be a great company to work for where you always get something OUT.

• A winning, fun and inclusive company culture that embraces diversity.
• Great Rewards and Recognition programs.
• Benefits (Medical Aid, Pension fund, Group life and Disability benefits)
• Growth opportunities (we hire talent, train skill and promote values driven leaders from within)
• Wi-Fi on campus and Emergency Panic-Assist through the OUTsurance app
• Employee wellness programs: Free Counselling, Legal Advice and Financial Coaching for you and your members of household.
• A chance to give back (Staff Helping SA OUT-volunteer program) and much more.

• CA/ BCom Honours in Accounting.

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a management and/or similar data centric role
• 10 years working experience within a financial environment
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite specifically MS Excel

• Provide strategic direction and day-to-day leadership to compensation, benefits, and payroll teams, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Mentor and coach team members, identifying growth opportunities and supporting career progression through structured development plans.

• Develop and implement remuneration strategies aligned with business goals.
• Conduct market benchmarking and pay equity analysis using internal and external data.
• Administer salary structures, incentive programs, and bonus plans.
• Annual salary reviews and bonus allocations.
• Identifying potential risks and report this to the Head of Remuneration and Benefits

• Manage employee benefits programs (healthcare, retirement,)
• Evaluate benefits utilisation and recommend improvements based on data insights.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure effective delivery of benefits.
• Ensure compliance with benefits regulations.
• Monthly presentations to newly employed staff and to business on benefit and payslips

• Collaborate with teams to ensure data integrity and system efficiency.
• Oversee reporting functionalities.
• Manage completeness of the payroll data environment

• Ensure all remuneration and benefits programs comply with labor laws and tax regulations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and adjust policies accordingly.
• Collaborate with legal, HR and compliance teams to mitigate risks.
• Submission of Return of earnings
• Responsible for the sign off on all third-party payments and reconciliations
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Responsible for the Easy-file and E-filing software processes as well as the full IRP5 process of completing EMP201 and EMP501
• Ensure that all SARS accounts relating to payroll are accurately analysed and balanced
• Responsible for addressing statutory returns monthly to ensure compliance
• Responsible for administrative procedures and documentation (contribute to the improvement of internal systems and procedures, dealing with contingencies)
• Responsible for Monthly payroll processes (Payroll review, compiling query list, process management, structured working, ability to solve problems and client queries)
• Ability to interpret and apply statutory regulations and maintain Payroll system changes

• Lead training sessions for managers and employees on policies and best practices.
• Provide strategic guidance to HR and leadership on remuneration decisions.
• Collaborate with operation areas to streamline processes

• Develop and manage budgets for compensation and benefits programs.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and recommend cost-efficient strategies.
• Collaborate with finance teams for accurate forecasting and reporting.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align remuneration and benefits strategies with broader business objectives and workforce planning.
• Data Analytics & Interpretation: Proficient in analyzing complex HR and payroll data to inform decision-making, identify trends, and ensure pay equity.
• Leadership & Team Development: Skilled in leading diverse teams, fostering collaboration, and driving performance through coaching and mentorship.
• Compliance & Governance: Deep understanding of labor laws, tax regulations, and governance frameworks to ensure compliant and ethical reward practices.
• Communication & Influence: Strong interpersonal and presentation skills to engage stakeholders, influence leadership decisions, and communicate complex data clearly.

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