Head Of Hr

Somewhere; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing SaaS company is seeking a Head of HR to lead HR initiatives. This role involves strategic ownership of HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of HR leadership experience, particularly in a remote environment. Successful candidates will drive cultural initiatives and operational excellence while ensuring SOC 2 adherence. Competitive salary, equity options, and ample remote work opportunities are part of the offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Unlimited PTO

Flexible scheduling

Annual company retreat

$/month education budget

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR leadership or People Operations experience.
• Direct SOC 2 or equivalent compliance management experience.
• Proven success in recruiting and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead all facets of HR and compliance.
• Partner with leadership for people strategy.
• Oversee performance management and recruitment.

Skills

HR leadership

People Operations

Compliance management

Talent acquisition

Performance management systems

Communication skills

Leadership

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Asana

Job description

Head of HR

Somewhere Location : Remote Employment Type : Full-Time

About the Role Are you a systems-minded HR leader who thrives on precision, accountability, and execution? Do you excel at creating structure from chaos, building trust through clarity, and turning culture into a measurable business advantage?

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Ownership: Lead all facets of HR, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, payroll, and compliance.
• Build and scale HR systems that enable organizational growth with operational excellence.
• Partner with leadership to design and execute a people strategy that aligns with business goals.
• Compliance & Governance: Own all HR-related compliance and SOC 2 adherence, ensuring audit readiness with zero exceptions.
• Maintain & update internal policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance across jurisdictions.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Develop and manage end-to-end recruiting, hiring, and onboarding workflows that consistently attract & retain top-tier talent.
• Implement structured interview and onboarding systems that create consistency, visibility, and retention.
• Culture & Engagement: Define, operationalize, and reinforce company culture through measurable programs, communications, and rituals.
• Drive internal communication & engagement initiatives that promote trust and transparency.
• Plan & execute company-wide events, retreats, & recognition programs.
• Performance & Development: Oversee performance management cycles, including reviews, feedback systems, and career development plans.
• Build transparent, data-driven frameworks for evaluating performance & enabling growth.
• Payroll & Benefits: Administer payroll, benefits & total rewards programs with precision and clarity — Ensure all HR data is accurate, secure, and auditable.
• Systems & Reporting: Automate HR workflows for efficiency & visibility through Confluence, Jira, & Asana.
• Build dashboards & reports that track key HR metrics such as engagement, retention, & compliance.

Requirements

• 8+ years of HR leadership or People Operations experience, ideally within SaaS or B2B environments.
• Direct SOC 2 or equivalent compliance management experience.
• Proven success leading high-quality recruiting & onboarding programs.
• Advanced proficiency in Confluence, Jira & Asana (builder, not just a user).
• Strong working knowledge of HR law, payroll, & compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience implementing transparent, scalable performance management systems.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action, accountability, & precision.
• Excellent communication & leadership skills, with a zero-ego, reliability-first approach.

How Success Will Be Measured

• SOC 2 HR audit readiness with zero exceptions.
• % on-time payroll accuracy.
• 90%+ onboarding completion rate for new hires.
• 90%+ participation rate in performance reviews.
• Quarter-over-quarter improvement in engagement & retention metrics.
• Visible, automated dashboards tracking hiring, retention, & compliance health.

What You'll Love About Working Here

We're a remote-first, fast-growing SaaS company dedicated to helping teams communicate more authentically & efficiently.

Our culture is built on ownership, transparency, and trust, where every team member is empowered to do their best work.

What We Value

• Transparency & Accountability — We say what we'll do and do what we say.
• Bias for Action — We ship, test, learn, & improve continuously.
• Momentum Through Fun — We work hard, celebrate wins, and enjoy the process.
• Curiosity & Growth — We learn fast, adapt quickly, & build smarter systems every day.

How We Work

We act with urgency and radical ownership.

We make data-informed decisions using a , 0, -1 framework.

We assume positive intent and lead with kindness.

We treat company building as a team sport — no egos, no politics.

Compensation & Benefits

• Remote work (% remote work)
• Competitive salary & equity.
• Medical, dental, & vision coverage (50% employer-paid after 30 days).
• Unlimited PTO & flexible scheduling.
• Annual company retreat (all expenses paid).
• $/month education budget for books or courses.
• Wellness perks (ClassPass, Teledoc, TalkSpace).
• $ annual charitable donation.
• Bonus opportunities & career growth pathways.
• Swag & company gear.

Ready to Join Us?

We don't expect you to check every box — what matters most is your attitude, curiosity, & ownership.

If you're ready to build a world-class HR function that drives performance, culture, & growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to build with us.