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Compensation Executive

Pretoria, Gauteng Bridge Personnel cc

Posted 23 days ago

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Job Description

Lead the design, execution and governance of total awards

Oversee remuneration, incentives, benefits, job evaluation.

Ensure alignment between business objectives, talent retention etc

Drive perfromance driven reward strategy

REQUIREMENTS:

10 Years relevant experience

Degree in HR/Finance/Bus. Administration

Registered member of SARA

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Global Compensation Lead

Johannesburg, Gauteng Ntt

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Description

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

TheGlobal Compensation Leadwill lead the development and execution of our global total rewards programs and processes. This role is central to ensuring our compensation strategies areglobally scalable,locally adaptable, and fully aligned with ourenterprise-wide guidelines, compensation principles, and business timelines.

As a key member of ourGlobal Compensation team, you will partner closely withbusiness / regional and country-level Total Rewards professionals and People & Culture business partnersto deliver compensation programs that are not only effective and compliant, but also designed toattract, retain, and motivate top talent—all while operating within our global framework and guiding principles.

You will also be responsible fortracking and managing the total cost of compensation programs globally, ensuring the financial sustainability of our reward strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our transformation journey as a newly unified company, ensuring compensation practices are consistent, competitive, and impactful for both the business and our people.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities :

Lead theplanning and execution of global compensation processes, including annual salary planning, incentive planning, LTIP Planning benchmarking, pay governance,jobarchitecture, and global pay programs.
Ensure compensation solutions arescalable across regions, aligned with global strategies, and adaptable to local legal and regulatory requirements.
Partner withregional and country Total Rewards leaders with their People & Culture business partnersto co-create compensation solutions that balance global consistency with local relevance and business needs.
Activelytrack and manage compensation-related costsglobally, ensuring programs are cost-effective and aligned with budget expectations.
Develop scalable, globally aligned compensation strategies that support the business inattracting, retaining, and motivating talent, while adhering to ourcompensation guiding principles.
Identify and driveprocess improvement opportunitiesto simplify compensation practices and enhance the manager and employee experience.
Support enterprise-wide transformation by ensuringconsistent compensation frameworkspost-M&A, helping unify legacy organizations under a common structure.
Develop and maintain clear, user-friendly communications, training materials, and documentation to support effective program understanding and adoption.
Monitor global market trends, pay equity practices, and regulatory changes to inform program design and enhancements.
Craft market intelligence and insights that equip the Total Rewards Partners and People & Culture Business Partners with global as well as local trends and competitor practices
Collaborate with HRIS, Finance, and other partners to ensure systems and processes enable accurate, timely, and efficient program delivery.
Championoperational excellence, data integrity, and governance across all compensation activities globally.

QUALIFICATIONS

7+ years of experience inglobal compensation, including managing and executing compensation programs in complex, international environments.
Demonstrated expertise in tracking and managingcompensation program costs and aligning rewards strategy with financial goals.
Strong knowledge of global compensation practices, compliance requirements, and evolving market trends.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with operational rigor and strong stakeholder collaboration.
Strategic mindset with ahands-on, solution-oriented approach.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data and concepts into actionable insights for business leaders.
Proficiency with compensation tools and platforms (e.g. HRIS).
Experience inpost-merger integrationor transformation environments is a strong advantage.
Aglobal mindsetand passion for building reward programs that support a diverse and high-performing workforce.

Workplace type : About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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Global Compensation Lead

Johannesburg, Gauteng NTT DATA, Inc.

Posted 3 days ago

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Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Global Compensation Lead will lead the development and execution of our global total rewards programs and processes. This role is central to ensuring our compensation strategies are globally scalable, locally adaptable, and fully aligned with our enterprise-wide guidelines, compensation principles, and business timelines.

As a key member of our Global Compensation team, you will partner closely with business/regional and country-level Total Rewards professionals and People & Culture business partners to deliver compensation programs that are not only effective and compliant, but also designed to attract, retain, and motivate top talent—all while operating within our global framework and guiding principles.

You will also be responsible for tracking and managing the total cost of compensation programs globally, ensuring the financial sustainability of our reward strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our transformation journey as a newly unified company, ensuring compensation practices are consistent, competitive, and impactful for both the business and our people.

What You'll Be Doing

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the planning and execution of global compensation processes, including annual salary planning, incentive planning, LTIP Planning benchmarking, pay governance, job architecture, and global pay programs.
Ensure compensation solutions are scalable across regions, aligned with global strategies, and adaptable to local legal and regulatory requirements.
Partner with regional and country Total Rewards leaders with their People & Culture business partners to co-create compensation solutions that balance global consistency with local relevance and business needs.
Actively track and manage compensation-related costs globally, ensuring programs are cost-effective and aligned with budget expectations.
Develop scalable, globally aligned compensation strategies that support the business in attracting, retaining, and motivating talent, while adhering to our compensation guiding principles.
Identify and drive process improvement opportunities to simplify compensation practices and enhance the manager and employee experience.
Support enterprise-wide transformation by ensuring consistent compensation frameworks post-M&A, helping unify legacy organizations under a common structure.
Develop and maintain clear, user-friendly communications, training materials, and documentation to support effective program understanding and adoption.
Monitor global market trends, pay equity practices, and regulatory changes to inform program design and enhancements.
Craft market intelligence and insights that equip the Total Rewards Partners and People & Culture Business Partners with global as well as local trends and competitor practices
Collaborate with HRIS, Finance, and other partners to ensure systems and processes enable accurate, timely, and efficient program delivery.
Champion operational excellence, data integrity, and governance across all compensation activities globally.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in global compensation, including managing and executing compensation programs in complex, international environments.
Demonstrated expertise in tracking and managing compensation program costs and aligning rewards strategy with financial goals.
Strong knowledge of global compensation practices, compliance requirements, and evolving market trends.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with operational rigor and strong stakeholder collaboration.
Strategic mindset with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data and concepts into actionable insights for business leaders.
Proficiency with compensation tools and platforms (e.g. HRIS).
Experience in post-merger integration or transformation environments is a strong advantage.
A global mindset and passion for building reward programs that support a diverse and high-performing workforce.

Workplace type:

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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Seniority level Mid-Senior level

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Employment type Full-time

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Job function Human Resources
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Compensation & Benefits Manager

Centurion, Gauteng SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC

Posted 5 days ago

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Job Description

SUMMARY :

Our client, a Proudly South African subsidiary of a larger manufacturing concern, seeks your compensation and benefits experience.

POSITION INFO :

Purpose of the Role :

To design, oversee, and manage the organisationâs compensation and benefits programs whilst ensuring that the organisationâs compensation structure, including salaries, performance-based incentives, and benefits, is competitive and aligned with the organisationâs strategic objectives.
To collaborate with various stakeholders within the Group to develop and maintain effective compensation and / or remuneration and / or benefits policies that seek to attract, retain, and motivate employees.
To provide employees with timeous, accurate, salary payments compliant with all applicable legislative requirements and implement remuneration-related policies.

Minimum Job Requirements :

B.Com in Accounting or equivalent Degree with a specialisation in Payroll Management.

Post Graduate qualification, an added advantage.

Minimum 10 years experience in compensation and benefits management and / or payroll management.

Minimum 3 years as a Payroll or Remuneration or Compensation & Benefits Manager.

Information Management System i.e. SAP HR Module / Oracle. Advanced Excel.

Membership of a professional body focused on compensation and benefits an advantage.

Responsibilities and Duties :

Report to the HR Operations Executive :

Develop and implement compensation strategies and structures.

Develop and / or review and implement compensation and benefits policies.

Conduct regular surveys and market research to ensure competitive compensation practices.

Analyse compensation data and trends to make informed decisions on salary adjustments, bonuses, and / or incentives.

Collaborate with HR and Management to develop job descriptions and perform job evaluations.

Provide guidance and support to HR and Management on compensation and benefits-related matters.

Prepare and present reports on compensation and benefits metrics as well as other relevant HR Analytics, when required, to Senior Management.

Prepare relevant compensation and benefits reports for Executive Management, Board Committees and the Board of Directors.

Collaborate with the HR Executive to prepare written submissions for the approval of the Executive Committee and or the Board Committees.

Roll out benefits initiatives across the company and provide education and training on various types of benefits to Managers and employees.

Manage all Payroll activities, establishing appropriate checks and balances to ensure on-time payment, compliance, and accuracy.

Ensure smooth running of the administration of benefits.

Manage payroll processes, salary reviews and incentive schemes.Â

Responsible for the integrity of data on the HR Management Information system.

Ensure consistency in the application of Human Resource policies, benefits and guidelines.

Manage the preparation of the Groupâs annual workforce and salary budget including the evaluation of the need for new positions and the total remuneration cost and submission thereof.

Provide support for the review of personnel request to ensure that additional staff or change requests are justified in accordance with budgets, structure and business principles in compliance with organisation design principles.

Manage and oversee administration of the groupâs leave management, time and attendance processes, and retirement benefits.

Execute reconciliations to provident / retirement fund, submit UIF returns, administer all tax affairs related to payroll, prepare bi-annual PAYE returns and prepare and reconcile 3rd party payments.

Liaise with IT on SAP notes and upgrades related to payroll.

Assist Auditors with internal, external, and SHEQ audits.

Ensure good governance and audit protocols are followed by ensuring appropriate controls are in place, processes and procedures are documented and reviewed regularly; and that the highest standards of accuracy and rigour are maintained.

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SAP SuccessFactors-Compensation

Johannesburg, Gauteng Blue Pearl

Posted 7 days ago

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We are seeking a highly experienced

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Functional Consultant – SAP SuccessFactors Compensation to lead the implementation and optimization of global and local compensation processes within the SAP SuccessFactors suite. As part of a broader HR transformation program, the role will ensure compensation system design aligns with business strategy, HR policies, and operational requirements, while providing hands-on configuration expertise and functional leadership across all project phase

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP SuccessFactors Compensation module.
Deliver end-to-end consulting across core compensation functions, including:

Compensation Planning
Bonus and Incentive Plans
Eligibility Rules
Compensation Guidelines and Cycles

Collaborate with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to align system design with compensation policies and global HR strategies.
Configure compensation templates, business rules, budgets, and workflow approvals.
Integrate Compensation with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and relevant downstream HR systems.
Produce high-quality functional documentation, including business requirement documents, configuration specs, and test scripts.
Support unit testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and training delivery to end users and HR teams.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors Compensation through regular Delta certifications and product updates.
Advise on best practices for compensation planning in multi-country and compliance-driven environments.
Provide input and solution design recommendations related to Variable Pay, where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Functional Consultant.
Successfully delivered at least 4 full-cycle SAP SuccessFactors Compensation implementations.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with:

Compensation Planning and Bonus Structures
Eligibility Rules and Budget Guidelines
Templates, business rules, and workflows

Strong understanding of compensation cycle management and HR business alignment.
Ability to gather and translate business requirements into scalable configuration solutions.
Skilled in functional documentation, test support, and user training.

Certifications (Required)

SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP SuccessFactors Compensation
Must also hold the latest Delta Certification to reflect knowledge of current releases and features.

Desirable Skills

Exposure to Variable Pay configuration and process integration.
Experience working in global enterprise environments with diverse regulatory and compensation frameworks.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage across business and technical teams.
Familiarity with Agile delivery models and collaboration tools such as JIRA or Confluence.

What We Offer

The opportunity to lead a key functional stream in a strategic HR transformation initiative.
Collaborative team culture and exposure to cutting-edge SAP technologies.
Ongoing professional development and SAP certification support.

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