Manufacturing Human Resources Officer

Gap Consulting; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive pay & bonus

Global health insurance

Remote work stipend

Home office support

Leadership development

Job summary

Gap Consulting represents a client seeking a Senior Human Resources Officer to lead HR strategy for a fully remote, globally distributed team, based remotely from Richards Bay.

The role focuses on employee relations, talent management, and compliance across jurisdictions, with a strong emphasis on developing initiatives that foster an inclusive, high-performing remote culture and strategic workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HRM, MBA, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior or strategic roles.
• Expertise in employee relations, talent management, and HR strategy.
• Experience leading remote or distributed teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of global HR practices and compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage employee relations issues and ensure fair policy application.
• Oversee talent acquisition, development, and retention programs.
• Advise senior management on HR best practices, compliance, and workforce planning.
• Drive initiatives to enhance engagement, performance, and remote culture.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws across jurisdictions.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent management

HR strategy

Leadership

Remote leadership

Global HR

Education

Master's degree in HRM / MBA / related field

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Human Resources Officer to join their fully remote global team, supporting their operations while based remotely from Richards Bay. This strategic role will involve developing and implementing HR initiatives that support business objectives, managing complex employee relations issues, and contributing to talent management and organizational development strategies. You will act as a key point of contact for employees and management, providing expert HR guidance and support in a dynamic, digitally connected work environment. This position requires a proactive approach to HR leadership and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and high-performing remote culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
• Oversee talent acquisition, development, and retention programs to build a strong workforce.
• Advise senior management on HR best practices, legal compliance, and workforce planning.
• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, performance, and organizational culture in a remote setting.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations across relevant jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with a significant portion in a senior or strategic role.
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, talent management, and HR strategy development.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment is highly preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of global HR practices and compliance is an advantage.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive global health insurance coverage.
• Generous remote work stipend and home office support.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.