Head of Global Remote Workforce Enablement

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive package

Remote work from anywhere in South Afr

Professional development support

State-of-the-art technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Global Remote Workforce Enablement to lead the creation of scalable frameworks for distributed teams worldwide. This senior, fully remote role focuses on operational efficiency, employee experience, and the tech stack that powers remote collaboration.

You will drive strategic initiatives, design onboarding and learning programs, and build an inclusive remote culture across international operations, based from anywhere in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• 10+ years in a senior role focused on employee experience, talent management, or operations with remote/distributed teams.
• Proven track record scaling global enablement strategies for remote workforces.
• Experience implementing and managing remote work technologies and collaboration platforms.
• Strong culture, change management and employee engagement strategies in a remote context.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global strategy for remote workforce enablement.
• Design and implement best-practice frameworks for remote team management, communication, and collaboration.
• Identify, evaluate, and integrate technologies to support remote work.
• Establish metrics and reporting to track enablement program effectiveness.
• Lead onboarding and continuous learning programs for a remote workforce.
• Champion a strong, inclusive remote culture across diverse global teams.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Legal, and operations to support remote employees.
• Advise senior leadership on remote work trends and practices.
• Manage budgets for enablement initiatives and technology investments.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

People/talent management

Change management

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder influence

Education

Master's degree in HR/Business Administration/Organizational Psychology or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is pioneering the future of work and is looking for an exceptional Head of Global Remote Workforce Enablement to lead the charge. This is a senior, fully remote position, ideal for a strategic visionary who thrives on building robust frameworks for distributed teams worldwide. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing the systems, processes, and cultural initiatives that empower our global workforce to perform at their peak, regardless of location. This role requires a deep understanding of operational efficiency, employee experience, and the technological landscape that supports remote collaboration. You will be the driving force behind ensuring our remote-first culture is not just a policy, but a lived reality across all our international operations, based from anywhere in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for global remote workforce enablement, focusing on productivity, engagement, and well-being.
• Design and implement best-practice frameworks for remote team management, communication, and collaboration.
• Identify, evaluate, and integrate cutting-edge technologies and tools to support a seamless remote work experience.
• Establish metrics and reporting mechanisms to track the effectiveness of enablement programs and identify areas for enhancement.
• Lead the development of comprehensive onboarding and continuous learning programs tailored for a remote workforce.
• Champion the development and maintenance of a strong, inclusive remote company culture across diverse global teams.
• Collaborate closely with HR, IT, Legal, and operational departments to ensure integrated support for remote employees.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging trends and best practices in remote work and workforce enablement.
• Manage the budget allocated for remote workforce enablement initiatives and technology investments.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in a senior role focused on employee experience, talent management, organizational development, or operations, with a significant focus on remote or distributed teams.
• Proven track record of developing and scaling global enablement strategies for remote workforces.
• Expertise in implementing and managing a variety of remote work technologies and collaboration platforms.
• Strong understanding of organizational culture, change management, and employee engagement strategies in a remote context.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities, with experience influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working with diverse international teams and understanding global cultural nuances.
• Data-driven approach to program design and evaluation.

Benefits

• competitive executive salary and bonus package
• generous benefits allowance and support for professional development
• ultimate flexibility and opportunity to work from anywhere in South Africa
• state-of-the-art technology infrastructure
• supportive, innovative work environment