HR Manager

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Remote work across SA

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development budget

Generous leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned HR Manager to lead a fully remote HR function. You will craft and implement strategic HR plans, drive talent management and retention, and ensure compliance with South African labor laws while shaping a high-performance culture across a distributed workforce.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in HR, including 3+ in management, and a proven ability to lead HR operations remotely with strong stakeholder management and change leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years HR experience with at least 3 in a management role.
• Proven track record in strategic HR planning and execution.
• Knowledge of South African labor law and HR best practices.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading HR in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the company's vision and goals.
• Lead talent acquisition, retention, and development programs to build a high-performing workforce.
• Oversee employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent resolution of grievances and disputes.
• Manage compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and equity.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with South African labor laws.
• Drive organizational change initiatives and foster a positive and inclusive company culture.
• Manage and mentor the HR team, promoting professional growth and effectiveness.

Education

Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and strategic HR Manager to lead their HR function within a fully remote setup. This leadership role is responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies that align with the company's business objectives, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. You will oversee all aspects of human resources, including talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and HR policy development. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with extensive experience in managing HR operations remotely, adept at driving organizational success through effective people strategies. This is a critical role for shaping the employee experience in a distributed workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the company's vision and goals.
• Lead talent acquisition, retention, and development programs to build a high-performing workforce.
• Oversee employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent resolution of grievances and disputes.
• Manage compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and equity.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with South African labor laws.
• Drive organizational change initiatives and foster a positive and inclusive company culture.
• Manage and mentor the HR team, promoting professional growth and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Proven track record in strategic HR planning and execution.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor law and HR best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing HR functions in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Attractive executive-level salary and performance bonus structure.
• Complete remote working flexibility across South Africa.
• Comprehensive executive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and executive coaching.
• Opportunity to shape the HR function of a growing organization.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave policies.