Lead Human Resources Strategist (Remote)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Fully remote

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Development budget

Executive coaching

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary and experienced Lead Human Resources Strategist to spearhead HR initiatives from a fully remote capacity supporting teams around Stellenbosch. This executive role requires strategic leadership to design and implement forward-thinking HR strategies that drive growth, talent development, and cultural excellence.

You will shape the future of our client’s human capital approach, focusing on innovation, employee well-being, and sustainable talent management

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in HR, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience with strategy development and execution.
• Proven track record designing and implementing HR strategies in large/complex organizations.
• Experience leading distributed or remote workforces.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long-term HR strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead the design and implementation of innovative talent acquisition, development, and retention programs.
• Champion organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, and performance management frameworks.
• Drive an inclusive, high-performing culture across remote teams.
• Provide strategic counsel and leadership to the HR function and executive team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Remote leadership

Change management

Talent development

Executive communication

Education

Master's or PhD in HR/OD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and experienced Lead Human Resources Strategist to spearhead HR initiatives from a fully remote capacity, supporting teams based in and around Stellenbosch . This executive-level position demands a strategic leader capable of designing and implementing forward-thinking HR strategies that drive organizational growth, talent development, and cultural excellence. You will be responsible for shaping the future of our client's human capital approach, focusing on innovation, employee well-being, and sustainable talent management practices. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned HR professional to exert significant influence on the company's long-term success through effective, remote-first people strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, long-term HR strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead the design and implementation of innovative talent acquisition, development, and retention programs.
• Champion organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.
• Oversee and evolve compensation, benefits, and performance management frameworks.
• Drive a strong, inclusive, and high-performing organizational culture across all remote teams.
• Provide strategic counsel and leadership to the broader HR function and executive team.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with a strong focus on strategy development and execution.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing successful HR strategies in large or complex organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in leading distributed or remote workforces.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and comprehensive bonus package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Top-tier executive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Significant budget for professional development and executive coaching.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic organization’s HR landscape.