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What We'll Bring:
At TransUnion, we empower our associates to take ownership of their professional journeys. We cultivate a culture where continuous learning, leadership, and innovation are part of everyday life—regardless of job title. With the support of collaborative colleagues, dedicated mentors, and cutting-edge tools, our people are equipped to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact.Our HR Benefits and Operations Consultant will be responsible for implementing and managing compensation structures and employee benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate talent. This role ensures compliance with local labour laws and internal policies and procedures, while aligning total rewards strategies with business objectives.
We pride ourselves on being an energetic and close-knit team, always on the lookout for fresh, creative and different ideas to support our partnership with employees and business. We are highly driven, motivated and are always adaptive to changes within the business on strategic initiatives and execution, ensuring we never lose our people impact and touch.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, or related field
- At least 7+ years of experience in benefits and rewards management
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) are essential
- In-depth knowledge of South African labour laws and tax regulations
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong presentation skills, with experience preparing executive-level reports.
- Familiarity with various grading systems and compensation frameworks.
- A team player capable of working within a collaborative and fast paced environment.
- Ability to effectively lead and manage a small team to achieve operational goals.
Key Attributes:
- Detail-oriented and data-driven
- Operational execution capability
- High integrity and confidentiality
- Collaborative and proactive
Impact You'll Make:
Benefits Administration
- Oversee administration of employee benefits including medical aid, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and wellness programs.
- Evaluate and recommend enhancements to benefits offerings based on employee needs and market trends.
- Manage relationships with third-party benefits providers and brokers.
- Ensure timely enrollment, claims processing, and communication of benefits information.
- Manage various grading systems to support organizational structure and pay equity.
Rewards Planning & Management
- Partner with CoE to maintain competitive salary structures and incentive programs applicable to eight (8) African Countries and more.
- Apply regional insight of African markets to inform compensation strategies across the continent.
- Support annual merit review cycles, including salary increases and bonus allocations.
- Advise leadership on compensation processes for new hires, promotions, and internal transfers.
HR Compliance & Governance
- In addition to the above the HR Consultant will be responsible for ensuring that all applicable HR Policies and Procedures comply with labour laws, tax regulations, and governance standards.
- Ensure regulatory compliance to all relevant legislation, including BBBEE and transformation requirements. Prepare for and support Department of Labour audits.
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports related to benefits and compensation.
- Support audits and ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping.
Analytics & Reporting
- Provide regular reporting on HR metrics, benefits utilization, and cost analysis.
- Develop dashboards and insights to support strategic HR decisions.
- Monitor trends and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Employee Communication & Support
- Lead communication campaigns to educate employees on compensation, benefits and policy changes.
- Address employee queries and resolve issues related to pay and benefits.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes with compensation and benefits components.
Team Lead
- Oversee daily operations by monitoring workflows, assign tasks, and make sure deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Support and develop employees through guidance, training, and feedback to team members. This may include coaching for performance improvement and facilitating professional development.
TransUnion Job Title
Sr Lead, BenefitsSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, or related field
- At least 7+ years of experience in benefits and rewards management
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, HRIS systems (e.g., Workday)
- In-depth knowledge of South African labour laws and tax regulations
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
- Strong presentation skills with experience preparing executive-level reports
- Familiarity with various grading systems and compensation frameworks
- Ability to effectively lead and manage a small team
What the Team is Saying
TransUnion Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid, gender‑neutral parental leave with a gradual return is highlighted alongside adoption/surrogacy/infertility support and backup care through Care@Work. Dependent‑care FSA options and caregiver assistance further bolster family support.
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Healthcare Strength — Day‑one medical, dental, and vision coverage is offered with HSA/FSA options, EAP/therapy sessions, 24/7 support, and wellness programming. Coverage extends to dependents and includes mental‑health resources.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan features no waiting period, an employer match, and immediate 100% vesting. Employees can also participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan to build long‑term financial security.
TransUnion Insights
What We Do
TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible by ensuring that each consumer is reliably and safely represented in the marketplace. We do this by having an accurate and comprehensive picture of each person. This picture is grounded in our legacy as a credit reporting agency which enables us to tap into both credit and public record data; our data fusion methodology that helps us link, match and tap into the awesome combined power of that data; and our knowledgeable and passionate team, who stewards the information with expertise, and in accordance with local legislation around the world. Because of our work, organizations can better understand consumers in order to make more informed decisions, and earn their trust through great, personalized experiences, and the proactive extension of the right opportunities, tools and offers. In turn, consumers can be confident that their data identities will result in the opportunities they deserve. We make trust possible, so businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good®—it’s our purpose, and what drives us every day.
Why Work With Us
Our culture is welcoming, energetic and innovative. There’s an overall synergy that flows throughout TransUnion, creating a sense of unity in knowing that we’re all working to achieve the same overall goal. We’re dedicated to providing opportunities for our people to get involved and stay connected with their colleagues across the globe.
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