Compensation and Benefits Specialist
Remote Recruitment
πΏπ¦ Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment is open to applicants from South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Remote Recruitment is hiring aCompensation and Benefits Specialistfor our UK-based clients. This is a fully remote position offering South African professionals an excellent opportunity to work with leading UK employers from home. You will work UK business hours and join a supportive, fast-growing team.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and coordinate annual salary review, benchmarking and bonus cycle processes
* Administer employee benefits schemes including pensions, health insurance and wellbeing
* Develop and maintain the total reward framework and compensation banding structure
* Ensure full compliance with UK pay equity legislation and gender pay gap reporting
* Provide specialist advice to HR business partners and managers on reward matters
* Analyse compensation data and produce reports and recommendations for senior leadership
Requirements
* 4+ years of compensation and benefits or reward experience
* Strong analytical skills and proficiency in HRIS and advanced Excel
* Solid understanding of UK employment law as it relates to pay and benefits
* Experience with salary survey providers such as Korn Ferry or Mercer
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
What We Offer
* R30,000/month
* 100% remote, UK business hours
* Career growth and professional development
* Exposure to leading UK businesses and practices
Remote Recruitment β connecting top South African talent with UK employers. Apply today.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards β use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 121 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs β