Remote HR Generalist: Employee Experience Lead

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Learning and development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Home office allowance

Access to HR tech platforms

Team building and social events

East London hub involvement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote HR Generalist to support a distributed workforce across South Africa. You will drive employee experience, manage HR policies, and support employee relations in a remote-first environment.

Key responsibilities include onboarding, performance management, offboarding, engaging initiatives, payroll/benefits support, and HR projects. The role emphasizes autonomy, strong communication, and remote work excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience as an HR Generalist or similar HR role.
• Experience developing and implementing employee engagement strategies.
• Solid understanding of South African labor law.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer HR policies and procedures, ensuring clear communication to employees.
• Support the employee lifecycle including onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
• Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives for a positive remote culture.
• Handle employee queries and provide guidance on HR matters.
• Assist in compensation and benefits administration.
• Support recruitment activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and maintain accurate HR records.
• Contribute to HR projects related to well-being and development.
• Act as remote HR point of contact for staff.

Skills

Employee engagement

Communication

Problem-solving

Remote work

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM/psychology

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote HR Generalist to support a distributed workforce across South Africa. You will drive employee experience, manage HR policies, and support employee relations in a remote-first environment.

Key responsibilities include onboarding, performance management, offboarding, engaging initiatives, payroll/benefits support, and HR projects. The role emphasizes autonomy, strong communication, and remote work excellence.