Remote HR Generalist - Employee Relations Focus

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote healthcare benefits

Home office setup allowance

Flexible working hours

Growth and development culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive and empathetic Remote HR Generalist to support operations in Queenstown and beyond. The role focuses on employee relations, resolving conflicts, and promoting fair HR practices within a fully remote, distributed team.

You will manage the employee lifecycle, advise managers, deliver training on conduct and inclusion, and help maintain confidential records while upholding data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in HR, with a significant portion in employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian labour laws and best practices in conflict resolution.
• Excellent communication, mediation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and maintain confidentiality remotely.
• Experience with HRIS and standard office productivity software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve employee relations issues, including investigations, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment law interpretations.
• Develop and deliver training on topics such as workplace conduct, diversity, and inclusion.
• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives and feedback mechanisms in a remote setting.
• Support the implementation of HR programs and policies to ensure fair and consistent application.
• Maintain confidential employee records and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Employee relations

Communication

Conflict resolution

Mediation

Interpersonal skills

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and empathetic Remote HR Generalist with a strong focus on employee relations to join their virtual team supporting operations in Queenstown and beyond. This role is critical for fostering a positive and productive work environment by addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and promoting fair HR practices. You will work independently to provide HR support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring a high level of employee satisfaction and organizational health. This is an ideal position for an HR professional who excels in remote communication and has a deep understanding of employee dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve employee relations issues, including investigations, grievances, and disciplinary actions.


• Advise managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment law interpretations.


• Develop and deliver training on topics such as workplace conduct, diversity, and inclusion.


• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives and feedback mechanisms in a remote setting.


• Support the implementation of HR programs and policies to ensure fair and consistent application.


• Maintain confidential employee records and ensure data integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field.


• Minimum of 4 years of experience in HR, with a significant portion dedicated to employee relations .


• Strong knowledge of South African labour law and best practices in conflict resolution.


• Excellent communication, mediation, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and maintain confidentiality in a remote capacity.


• Experience with HRIS and standard office productivity software.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive remote healthcare benefits and retirement planning.


• Allowance for home office setup and internet expenses.


• Flexible working hours and the autonomy to manage your schedule.


• A culture that values employee well-being and professional growth.