Remote HR Business Partner

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development budget

Fully remote work

HR technology access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR support across business units in a fully remote capacity. You will align HR initiatives with business goals, drive engagement, and enhance organizational effectiveness in a dispersed workforce.

Responsibilities include partnering with leaders on HR strategies, talent acquisition, performance management, and succession planning while addressing complex employee relations and change management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, MBA or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years as an HR Business Partner.
• Proven experience supporting remote or distributed teams.
• Deep understanding of HR principles, labor law, and best practices.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that support business objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on talent acquisition, performance management, and succession planning.
• Manage complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
• Facilitate organizational development initiatives and change management processes.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within assigned business units.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Influencing skills

Remote work experience

Education

Master's degree in Human Resources

MBA or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Remote HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR support to various business units. This fully remote position is crucial for aligning HR initiatives with business goals, fostering employee engagement, and driving organizational effectiveness across geographically dispersed teams. You will serve as a key point of contact for employees and management, offering expert advice on all HR matters, including talent management, employee relations, and change management, all within a virtual environment. This role demands a high level of autonomy, strong business acumen, and the ability to build effective relationships remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that support business objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on talent acquisition, performance management, and succession planning.
• Manage complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
• Facilitate organizational development initiatives and change management processes.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations to leadership.

Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within assigned business units.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Resources, MBA, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years as an HR Business Partner.
• Proven experience supporting remote or distributed teams.
• Deep understanding of HR principles, labor law, and best practices.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous home office setup allowance and professional development budget.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible working hours.
• Access to cutting-edge HR technology and resources.