Remote HR Business Partner

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced HR Business Partner for a fully remote role serving the Gauteng region. You will provide expert HR guidance, drive key initiatives, and support leaders with talent management, change management, and employee relations.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of HR experience, strong knowledge of South African labor law, and a proven ability to influence senior leaders in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience with HRBP background.
• Strong remote/distributed work experience and SA labor law knowledge.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive HR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to align HR initiatives with strategic objectives.
• Provide coaching on talent management, organizational development and change.
• Develop and implement HR strategies for growth and engagement.
• Handle complex employee relations with consistent policy application.
• Collaborate with talent acquisition to secure key roles.
• Drive performance management and employee development.
• Analyze HR data and provide insights to leaders.
• Champion diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Lead change management during organizational transitions.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership coaching

Change management

Employee relations

Data-driven HR

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's preferred

Tools

HRIS

Slack

Zoom/Teams

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and proactive HR Business Partner to join their fully remote workforce. This role is integral to supporting our business units by providing expert HR guidance, driving key HR initiatives, and fostering a high-performance culture. As a remote-first organization, this position requires a seasoned HR professional who can effectively partner with leaders and employees across different locations, leveraging virtual communication tools to build strong relationships and deliver impactful HR solutions. If you are adept at navigating the complexities of HR in a remote environment and possess strong business acumen, this opportunity within the Gauteng region offers excellent prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with assigned business units to understand their strategic objectives and align HR initiatives accordingly.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to leaders on talent management, organizational development, employee relations, and change management.
• Develop and implement HR strategies to support business growth and employee engagement.
• Manage complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with talent acquisition to attract and secure top talent for critical roles.
• Drive performance management processes, setting expectations and supporting employee development.
• Analyze HR data and provide insights and recommendations to business leaders.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives within the organization.
• Facilitate communication and change management efforts for organizational transitions.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• A Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in HR, with significant experience as an HR Business Partner.
• Demonstrated success in a fully remote, remote-first, or distributed work environment.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to influence and advise senior leadership.
• Strong understanding of organizational design, talent management, and employee engagement strategies.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and various collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Teams).
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience supporting business units within the Gauteng region is advantageous.

Benefits

This fully remote role offers exceptional flexibility and work-life balance. Our client provides a highly competitive salary, comprehensive medical and retirement benefits, and opportunities for continuous professional development. Employees benefit from a supportive virtual culture, access to advanced HR technologies, and the chance to make a significant impact on a growing organization. The Gauteng based company offers remote access to its expansive network.