Remuneration and Benefits Officer

About the role

Icebolethu Group is looking for a vibrant, detail-oriented Remuneration and Benefits Officer to join its Group HR team on a permanent basis. The role covers payroll processing, employee benefits, third-party payments and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Process payroll end to end and capture data in VIP Premier or Sage 300, handling new hires, terminations, transfers and salary changes.
• Administer medical aid and pension funds, and process monthly payments to SARS, medical aid and retirement funds.
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliations and prepare payroll records, reports and employee files for annual financial audits.
• Resolve employee pay and benefits queries professionally within a 48-hour SLA.
• Create accurate monthly and year-end remuneration reports.

Required profile

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in HR or Finance; Payroll Practitioner certification is an advantage.
• SARA registration is highly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Remuneration and Benefits environment.
• High integrity, attention to detail, strong communication and excellent time management.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with VIP Premier or Sage 300.
• Solid knowledge of Tax, Medical Aid and Pension Fund laws.