Remote HR Generalist - People Operations

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary

Work from anywhere in SA

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

People-centric culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote HR Generalist to support a distributed workforce from a fully remote environment. You will handle employee relations, onboarding, payroll support, and benefits administration while helping shape HR policies and processes.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in a generalist HR role, strong communication skills, and experience with HRIS systems. This role offers autonomy and collaboration within a people-centric culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2–4 years of generalist HR experience, remote work preferred.
• Strong knowledge of core HR functions: employee relations, onboarding, and benefits.
• Experience with HRIS and standard office productivity tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities remotely.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support to employees across departments.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding for remote staff.
• Assist with compensation, benefits administration, and payroll support.
• Contribute to HR policy development and implementation.
• Support talent acquisition through sourcing and interview coordination.
• Maintain HR data in the HRIS and ensure privacy compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Onboarding

Benefits management

HRIS experience

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and adaptable Remote HR Generalist to join their People Operations team. This role is designed for a proactive individual who can manage a broad range of HR functions in a fully remote setting. You will be instrumental in supporting employees, implementing HR initiatives, and ensuring smooth operational processes. This position offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to contribute to a positive and inclusive company culture, regardless of geographical location. This is a key role for fostering employee success and operational efficiency in a distributed workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support to employees across various departments, addressing queries and concerns.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding processes for remote employees, ensuring a seamless experience.
• Assist in the administration of compensation and benefits programs, and support payroll functions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Support talent acquisition efforts by assisting with candidate sourcing and interview coordination.
• Maintain employee data within the HRIS and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in a generalist HR role, with a strong preference for remote work experience.
• Solid understanding of core HR functions, including employee relations, onboarding, and benefits.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and standard office productivity tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary tailored for a remote role .
• Flexibility to work from any location within South Africa .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• A collaborative, innovative, and people-centric company culture.