Work-Force
Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Compensation and Benefits Analyst in East London, and we encourage applicants from across Eastern Cape to consider this opportunity.
Overview
An experienced Compensation and Benefits Analyst is needed to support operations in East London. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hr jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its East London team on trust, and the Compensation and Benefits Analyst role will feel that from week one.
In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in East London also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Day in the Life
Your day is people-shaped from the moment you log in. You move between recruitment screens, manager calls, payroll queries and the occasional sensitive conversation that needs your full attention. Mid-morning you might be running an onboarding session for new starters, and by the afternoon you’re back at your desk preparing EE or B-BBEE reports. Through it all, you balance compliance with care, making sure that policies are followed and people are heard.
Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in East London.
Meet the Team
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the East London office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Importantly, the team mix in East London reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
- Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
- Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
- Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
Candidate Profile
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
- Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion
- Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
- Project management skills for HR initiatives and rollouts
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.