HR Lead: Compensation & Benefits
Listing reference: b2gld_000219
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 6 January 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Payroll
Location: Windhoek
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: N/A
EE position: No
Introduction
The HR Lead: Compensation & Benefits is responsible for the management and overseeing all functions related to remuneration, payroll administration, benefits, employee records, and the provision of relevant support services, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and alignment with company strategy.
Job description
General Administration, Continuos Improvement & Reporting
- Execute administrative duties related to payroll systems, policies, and processes.
- Administer annual remuneration and benefits benchmarking surveys.
- Monitor internal equity (e.g., Compa-ratio, pay ranges) and flag outliers with action plans in conjunction with the HR Manager.
- Analyse internal trends that impact remuneration (e.g., overtime, standby, leave) and make relevant recommendations to mitigate risks.
- Provide timely support for B2Gold corporate reporting requirements (e.g., RMR, World Gold Council).
- Verify and audit data integrity and accuracy across all HRIS platforms.
Payroll and Benefits Administration
- Manage the end-to-end payroll process.
- Ensure payroll parameters are correctly defined.
- Ensure accurate tax calculations, prepare tax directives, and resolve tax-related queries.
- Manage the review, authorisation, and timely payment of salaries to employees.
- Process and oversee monthly payroll with correct calculations and authorised documentation, validating and reviewing data for accuracy.
- Oversee and coordinate benefit administration and liaise with third parties and service providers as required (e.g., medical aid, pension, VET, SSC, garnishees, PAYE).
- Manage annual PAYE tax year-end procedures as well as Social Security, Training Levy, and other statutory payments.
Compliance, Reporting and Controls
- Manage all remuneration and benefits within the framework of approved policies.
- Develop and oversee the annual payroll calendar and plan.
- Ensure all payroll processes are fully adhered to and that appropriate documentary evidence is maintained in line with audit requirements and approved SOX controls, including producing and submitting relevant audit records.
Staff Management
- Assist each staff member in compiling a Personal Development Plan (PDP) and ensure access to on-the-job coaching or other appropriate training interventions.
- Implement all relevant HR policies and procedures.
- Assist staff with performance agreements.
Safety, Health and Environment
- Comply with the B2Gold Golden Rules, Code of Conduct and all Policies.
- Ensure compliance with all B2Gold Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Actively participate in safety and/or toolbox meetings and conduct a monthly safety inspection of the work area based on the schedule set by Management.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)
- Minimum Degree in Accounting /Behavioural Sciences / Human Resources (NQF Level 7)
- Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in a payroll environment with at least 5 years supervisory experience
- Proven experience in VIP/ Sage /SuccessFactors Payroll Systems
- Extensive Knowledge of Namibian Labour Law
- Certification in Remuneration Practices will be an advantage
- Valid Code B Driver’s License
- Expert-level Excel skills.
Women and people from marginalised communities are encouraged to apply.