Remuneration and Benefits Officer (4 Months Temporary)

About the role

Icebolethu Group, a funeral assurance group and authorised financial service provider, is looking for a Remuneration and Benefits Officer for a 4-month temporary position within its Group Human Resources Department. The role is based at the Durban office and supports the payroll department.

Key responsibilities

• Update and maintain payroll records and process new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, increases, pension and medical aid changes, time and attendance, leave and garnishee deductions.
• Calculate employee packages and process third-party payments to SARS, medical aid and retirement funds; print payslips where needed.
• Maintain accurate employee records and reports, reconcile monthly payroll and finalise year-end reports for audit.
• Prepare and assist with the annual financial audit and ensure payroll systems and records are available for audit.
• Handle employee enquiries on remuneration and benefits policies and procedures, responding to pay-related queries within 48 hours.
• Deal with medical aid and pension/provident fund service providers.

Required profile

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in HR or Finance.
• 3 years' SARA registered experience in a remuneration and benefits environment.
• Knowledge of tax, medical aid and pension fund laws and rules.
• Advantage: certification as a payroll practitioner.

Required skills

• Practical working knowledge of payroll systems such as VIP Premier and Sage 300.
• Ability to prioritise, allocate resources, exercise judgement and communicate effectively.