| Company | TransUnion |
| Job Title | Sr Consultant – Total Rewards |
| Designation | Senior Consultant |
| Location | Johannesburg |
| Job Requisition ID | 19040696 |
| Application Deadline | 16 July 2026 |
| Work Model | Hybrid (Minimum 2 days/week in office) |
| Experience Required | 7+ Years |
| Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Finance, or a related field |
| Domain | Human Resources (HR) / Total Rewards / Compensation & Benefits |
| Primary Role | Design, implement, and manage compensation structures, employee benefits, rewards programs, compliance, and HR analytics across multiple African countries. |
| Key Responsibilities | • Manage employee benefits (medical aid, retirement, insurance, wellness).• Administer compensation and grading structures.• Support salary reviews, bonuses, promotions, and internal transfers.• Ensure compliance with labour laws, tax regulations, and HR governance.• Prepare regulatory reports and support audits.• Develop HR dashboards and analytics.• Lead employee communication on rewards and benefits.• Supervise and mentor a small HR team. |
| Core Technical Skills | Compensation & Benefits Management, Total Rewards Strategy, Benefits Administration, Salary Benchmarking, HR Analytics, HR Compliance |
| HR Systems & Tools | Workday HRIS, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), HR Reporting Tools |
| Regulatory Expertise | South African Labour Laws, Tax Regulations, BBBEE, HR Governance, Department of Labour Compliance |
| Rewards & Compensation Expertise | Salary Structures, Incentive Programs, Merit Reviews, Bonus Planning, Pay Equity, Job Grading, Compensation Frameworks |
| Analytics & Reporting | HR Metrics, Dashboard Development, Cost Analysis, Executive Reporting, Workforce Analytics |
| Leadership Responsibilities | Team Leadership, Workflow Management, Employee Coaching, Performance Management, Professional Development |
| Soft Skills | Stakeholder Management, Communication, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Confidentiality, Attention to Detail |
| Best Suitable Profiles | Total Rewards Consultant, Compensation & Benefits Manager, HR Consultant, Rewards Specialist, HR Business Partner (Rewards), Compensation Analyst (Senior), HR Operations Lead |
| Expected Salary (Johannesburg) | Approximately ZAR 800,000 – 1,300,000 per annum (depending on experience, industry, and benefits package) |
| Interview Focus Areas | Compensation Strategy, Benefits Administration, Salary Benchmarking, Workday HRIS, Advanced Excel, Labour Law Compliance, BBBEE, HR Analytics, Executive Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership |
| Overall Suitability | 9/10 – Excellent opportunity for HR professionals with 7+ years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, HR Analytics, and compliance, particularly within multi-country or regional HR environments. |
