Remote HR Business Partner

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Home office budget

Annual bonuses potential

Work from anywhere within South Africa

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive remote HR Business Partner to support a distributed workforce with roles based in Durban and across South Africa. You will partner with leaders to align HR initiatives with business objectives, specializing in talent management, organizational development, and change management.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in HR or related field, with 8+ years of progressive HR experience, and a proven track record in remote environments and SA labor law.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant HRBP experience.
• Proven success in remote environments and managing distributed teams.
• Expertise in South African labour law, talent acquisition, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR consultant to assigned business units, advising on HR matters.
• Drive talent management strategies, including workforce planning, succession planning, and development.
• Manage complex employee relations issues with fair policy application.
• Facilitate organizational design and change management initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to foster a strong, inclusive, high-performing remote culture.
• Analyze HR data and provide insights to support business decisions.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Remote work management

Talent management

Organizational development

Employee relations

Change management

Education

Master's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Remote HR Business Partner to support their distributed workforce, with a focus on roles based in or managed from Durban . In this fully remote position, you will serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR initiatives with departmental objectives. You will provide expert guidance on talent management, organizational development, employee relations, and change management, all while working effectively in a virtual setting. This role requires a self-starter with excellent remote collaboration skills and a deep understanding of HR best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR consultant to assigned business units, advising on HR matters.
• Drive talent management strategies, including workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.
• Manage complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
• Facilitate organizational design and change management initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to foster a strong, inclusive, and high-performing remote work culture.
• Analyze HR data and provide insights to support business decision-making.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant experience as an HR Business Partner.
• Demonstrated success in remote environments and managing distributed teams.
• Expertise in South African labor law, talent acquisition, and employee engagement strategies.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary with potential for annual bonuses.
• Opportunity to work from anywhere within South Africa.
• Comprehensive private health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Generous budget for professional development and home office setup.
• Direct impact on strategic HR initiatives across the organization.