VACANCY: EXECUTIVE MANAGER – REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
Location: Malmesbury, Western Cape

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hire Resolve's Client is seeking to hire a Executive Manager to join their team. It is a leading national retail and agricultural supplies organisation is seeking an experienced Executive Manager – Remuneration & Benefits to join their Human Resources team. This senior position plays a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s remuneration strategy, managing employee benefit programs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry knowledge, a strategic mindset, and a strong leadership background to enhance the employee value proposition and contribute to business growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development, implementation, and governance of remuneration, benefits, and reward strategies across the organisation.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior management on compensation structures, incentive plans, and pay policies.
• Manage pension fund administration and ensure compliance with relevant tax, labour, and compensation legislation.
• Oversee the submission of statutory returns related to tax and benefits to government departments and local authorities.
• Prepare and monitor the HR departmental budget, including matters relating to collective bargaining agreements.
• Collaborate with payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely processing using HRIS and payroll systems.
• Monitor market trends and conduct benchmarking to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualification: National Diploma in Human Resources, Compensation Management, or a related field.

• Experience:

• At least 8 years of proven experience in remuneration and benefits, ideally in the retail and/or agricultural retail industry.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior or head of department role.

• Technical Expertise:

• Advanced understanding of employment law, tax legislation, and compensation frameworks.
• Extensive knowledge of pension fund administration and employee benefits.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Payroll systems experience is essential; working knowledge of SAGE 300 will be a strong advantage.

• Competencies:

• Strategic thinking, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead, influence, and implement change across departments

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Kay-Leen Recruiter at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn 
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
• Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at [email protected]
• When applying via email please use "Executive Manager" as the subject line

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.