Remote HR Generalist: Employee Relations & Engagement

Placements24; O Mente; Hybrid; EUR 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced HR Generalist specializing in Employee Relations and Engagement for a growing retail group. You will resolve grievances, conduct investigations, and ensure consistent application of HR policies while advising managers on performance and development.

The role emphasizes employee morale, retention, and compliant HR practice, requiring strong communication, empathy, and conflict-resolution skills to build trust across all levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelorx2019s degree in HRM or related field.
• 3–5 years in HR Generalist with ER/Engagement focus.
• Solid understanding of SA labour law (LRA, BCEA, EEA).
• Proven experience in workplace investigations, grievances and disciplinary hearings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve employee relations issues, conducting investigations into grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Develop strategies to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction and retention.
• Advise line managers on best practices for performance, conduct and development.
• Ensure fair application of HR policies and procedures across the organization.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and mediation between employees and management.
• Support onboarding and exit processes for new and departing staff.
• Contribute to HR policies, procedures and legal compliance.
• Organise and coordinate employee wellness programs and social events.
• Maintain accurate employee records and generate reports on HR metrics.

Skills

Employee relations

Engagement strategies

Conflict resolution

Investigations

Policy enforcement

Communication

HRIS proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in HRM/Industrial Psychology

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced HR Generalist specializing in Employee Relations and Engagement for a growing retail group. You will resolve grievances, conduct investigations, and ensure consistent application of HR policies while advising managers on performance and development.

The role emphasizes employee morale, retention, and compliant HR practice, requiring strong communication, empathy, and conflict-resolution skills to build trust across all levels.