Remote HR Business Partner - Employee Experience

Placements24; Southampton; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Home office setup allowance

Private health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Company laptop

Professional development budget

Retirement plan with employer matching

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote HR Business Partner focused on Employee Experience to design, implement and manage initiatives that boost engagement, wellbeing and overall satisfaction for a distributed, remote-first workforce.

You will partner with senior leaders across locations to create a positive employee journey, analyze feedback, drive development programs, support managers on relations, and champion inclusive policies while enabling flexible, remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR, organizational psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of HR experience with focus on employee engagement or organizational development.
• Proven track record designing remote employee experience initiatives.
• Strong understanding of lifecycle management and engagement drivers.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and remote relationship-building skills.
• Strategic mindset with analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using HR technology and data analysis tools.
• Ability to influence diverse stakeholders across locations.
• Commitment to inclusive, remote-friendly environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention in a remote setting.
• Partner with HR colleagues and business leaders to identify and address employee experience gaps.
• Design and implement programs focused on well-being, recognition, and professional development.
• Gather and analyze employee feedback to drive improvements.
• Facilitate virtual team-building and foster community among remote employees.
• Advise on HR policies to support a positive, inclusive remote work environment.
• Support managers in addressing employee relations issues and healthy working relationships.
• Collaborate with L&D to ensure development opportunities for remote staff.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the remote workforce.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in employee experience and remote work management.

Skills

Employee engagement

Employee experience

Organizational development

Remote workforce management

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Facilitation

HR strategy

People analytics

DEI

Education

Master's in HR / Organizational Psychology

Tools

HRIS (e.g., Workday)

Data analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is committed to fostering an exceptional employee experience across its distributed workforce and is actively seeking a dedicated Remote HR Business Partner focused on Employee Experience. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and managing initiatives that enhance employee engagement, well-being, and overall satisfaction within our remote-first environment. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a passion for people, adept at creating supportive and productive virtual workplaces. You will work collaboratively with leadership and teams across various locations to champion our client's culture and values, ensuring a consistently positive employee journey from anywhere in **South Africa**.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention in a remote setting.
• Partner with HR colleagues and business leaders to identify and address employee experience gaps.
• Design and implement programs focused on employee well-being, recognition, and professional development.
• Gather and analyze employee feedback through surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one interactions to drive improvements.
• Facilitate virtual team-building activities and foster a strong sense of community among remote employees.
• Advise on HR policies and practices to ensure they support a positive and inclusive remote work environment.
• Support managers in addressing employee relations issues and fostering healthy working relationships.
• Collaborate with L&D teams to ensure development opportunities are accessible and relevant to remote staff.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the remote workforce.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in employee experience and remote work management.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in HR, with a significant focus on employee engagement, experience, or organizational development.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing successful employee experience initiatives, ideally in a remote or hybrid setting.
• Strong understanding of employee lifecycle management and engagement drivers.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with individuals remotely.
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in HR technology and data analysis tools to measure engagement and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across different levels and locations.
• Deep understanding of creating inclusive and supportive virtual environments.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, remote-first organizational structure.

Benefits

• An attractive annual salary of R , reflecting your expertise.
• Fully remote position offering maximum flexibility and autonomy.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Unlimited paid time off, empowering work-life balance.
• Company-provided laptop and essential collaboration tools.
• Opportunities for substantial career growth within a forward-thinking company.
• Regular virtual team-building events and social connection opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• A culture that truly values employee well-being and experience.