Manager: Compensation and Benefits

SUMMARY:
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair, has a vacancy for a Manager: Compensation and Benefits at our head office in Bonaero Park.  The successful applicant will report to the Executive Manager: HR & Corporate Services. 

POSITION INFO:
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all daily operations related to compensation and benefits activities;
• Review processes, identify areas of improvement and recommend changes that will increase accuracy, consistency and efficiency;
• Carry out employee satisfaction surveys to measure service delivery;
• Design fair and attractive bonus programs;
• Evaluate how effective the benefit packages are in terms of employee satisfaction;
• Structure Remuneration packages in ways that will yield the highest value for the organisation;
• Ensure accurate salary bands are published annually;
• Evaluate and modify existing compensation and benefits programs (monetary and non-monetary) policies, and procedures;
• Keep track of prevailing pay rates and make sure that FlySafair offers competitive Remuneration plans;
• Loan/Advancement management;
• Accountable for the integrity of the data on the Human Resource management information system (SAGE);
• Create Remuneration packages and bonus programs that align with the company’s strategic plan;
• Manage the timeous and accurate processing of payroll in accordance with FlySafair’s policy, procedures and the applicable legislation;
• Conduct Payroll Compliance audits, monthly payroll recons and perform payroll sign-off duties;
• Ensure full optimisation of SAGE for all processes and reporting;
• Drive Incentive bonus payment processes and implement Annual salary increases;
• Oversee Employee Self Service (ESS), Benefits and Overtime processes;
• Ensure all Compensation and Benefits policies’ and procedures are updated and aligned to other processes;
• Drive the focus and performance of direct reports, ensuring the ultimate achievement of goals and objectives whilst cultivating positive team spirit and employee morale.
  

• BSc in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology or related field;
• 5- 10 years’ relevant experience of which 3 years’ should be in a management role;
• Experience as a Compensation and Benefits Manager or similar role (Desirable);
• Hands-on experience with SAGE or Payroll software;
• Experience with employee satisfaction surveys;
• Strong MS Excel skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Team management skills (Essential)
• Excellent negotiation skills and strong decision-making skills;
• Proactive and use of own initiative is vital to the role;
• Good knowledge of employee engagement;
• Good knowledge of Labour legislation. 

• Adaptable;
• Positive attitude;
• Strong work ethic;
• Honesty and integrity;
• Proactive approach towards delivery of duties and use of own initiative;
• Strong team player;
• Committed and willing to take on new challenges;
• Able to cope with changing workload priorities and pressure;
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times;
• Immaculate timekeeping;
• Able to work without supervision;
• Attention to detail;
• Willingness to lead.

• No external email applications will be accepted.
• Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
• FlySafair reserves the right

• Reference number – JHB000841