HR Officer – Benefits needed at Rio Tinto

We are looking for a Benefits Officer, to run with the day-to-day administration and advisory activities required to support RBM employee benefit programs.

Planning, strong admin /support skills are extremely important qualities for the role coupled benefits experience in a similar role and ability to work without daily supervision.

Reporting to the HR Manager and working in a collaborative community within the HR department, you will:

• Support employees, HR and Leaders with Benefits related activities
• (ie Special leave requests, Share plan, Education grants, Medical aid, Provident Fund, Disability Fund)
• Regular liaison with employees and external service providers
• Attendance, note taking and provision of feedback in Trustee meetings
• Manage the Distribution of death benefits process and related activities
• Coordinate and advise on ill health /disability absences and process claims or requests relating to the benefit
• Assume responsibility for timely follow up and provision of information to relevant parties to enable decision making
• Guide and advise employees on benefit options plans and processes
• Coordinate and advise on ill health /disability absences and process claims or requests relating to the benefit.
• Maintain /update employee records / systems with relevant information
• Track and monitor benefits activities (ie. Annual option changes, Etc.)
• Collaborate with HR, Leaders, Clinic and external support parties for effective communication/action
• Facilitating Employee Benefits induction for new employees
• Conduct investigation process for distribution of benefits 

What you’ll bring

• Degree / Diploma in Human Resources or related field
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle
• Minimum of 3 years proven experience in benefits administration
• Understanding/interpretation of benefit plans and procedures (retirement, health, disability etc.) and local/company regulations
• Good understanding of Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act
• Experience in SAP HR is a plus
• High level of Proficiency in MS Office and understanding of data recording and analysis
• Excellent organizational skills, communication, and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and with a high attention to detail
• Reliable and adherence to confidentiality
• Proficiency in iSizulu is essential