Lead HR Business Partner - Remote First

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Health benefits

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Leadership coaching

Remote work tech

Strategy influence

Autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead HR Business Partner to drive HR strategy and operations on a fully remote basis. You will partner with senior leadership to shape talent strategy, organizational design, and culture for a globally dispersed team.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years HR leadership experience, mastery of remote work practices, and deep knowledge of SA labor law and international HR. The role offers executive compensation, equity options, and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in HRM, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior HRBP experience.
• Proven ability to lead HR for remote or distributed teams and influence executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with rapid growth and remote-first model.
• Provide strategic HR counsel to executives and management.
• Lead and mentor the HR team to high performance.
• Oversee talent acquisition, performance, compensation, and retention for remote workforce.
• Design organizational development initiatives to support scale.
• Drive culture, engagement, and collaboration in a virtual setting.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce data to inform decisions.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws across jurisdictions.
• Champion change management during growth and transformation.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Remote/workforce management

Executive advisory

South African labor law

People analytics

Change management

Education

Master's degree in HRM or related field

Tools

HRIS / HR analytics tools

Job description

About the Role Our client, a dynamic and innovative e-commerce platform experiencing significant growth, is seeking a seasoned Lead HR Business Partner to spearhead HR strategy and operations on a fully remote basis. This is a leadership role demanding strategic vision, exceptional execution capabilities, and a deep understanding of managing a distributed workforce. You will be a key strategic partner to senior leadership, influencing talent strategy, organizational design, and cultural development. As a remote-first organization, our client places immense value on asynchronous communication, robust virtual collaboration tools, and fostering a strong sense of community among its globally dispersed team members. This role is perfect for a leader who thrives in a virtual environment and excels at driving impactful HR initiatives without the confines of a traditional office setting. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the employee experience and enabling business success in a competitive digital landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive HR strategies that align with the company’s rapid growth and remote-first operating model.
• Provide strategic HR counsel to executive leadership and senior management teams on all people-related matters.
• Lead and mentor a team of HR professionals, fostering their development and ensuring high performance.
• Oversee and enhance talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, and retention strategies for a diverse, remote workforce.
• Design and implement organizational development initiatives to support scalability and efficiency.
• Drive culture-building initiatives that promote engagement, inclusion, and collaboration in a virtual setting.
• Manage complex employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution with a high degree of professionalism and empathy.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce data to provide insights and recommendations for strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• Champion change management processes, guiding the organization through periods of growth and transformation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR Business Partner or leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in leading HR for a fully remote or hybrid organization, with a deep understanding of remote work best practices.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, business acumen, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to influence and advise senior executives.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Expertise in South African labor law and international HR practices is a significant advantage.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, adapted for virtual interactions.
• Experience with sophisticated HR technology and data analytics platforms.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and rapidly evolving environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous stock options or equity grants.
• Unlimited paid time off policy.
• Professional development budget and leadership coaching.
• Cutting-edge technology and remote work infrastructure support.
• Significant influence on company strategy and culture.
• Autonomy and flexibility inherent in a lead remote role.