Remote HR Business Partner

Kontak Recruitment; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized HR consultancy firm is looking for a Remote HR Business Partner to join their team. This role requires an experienced HR professional with a strong background in consulting to drive HR initiatives across various countries. Responsibilities include developing HR policies, advising management on workforce strategies, and supporting recruitment efforts. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in international HR contexts and the ability to work independently in a globally distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR generalist or HR business partner in a consulting environment.
• Comfortable operating across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders on HR issues.

Responsibilities

• Professionalise HR foundations, including policies and performance frameworks.
• Support managers on people matters across various regions.
• Advising leadership on workforce structure and people strategy.
• Oversee recruitment planning and support priority hires.
• Act as a point of escalation for employee relations.

Skills

HR generalist expertise

Formal consulting experience

Cross-country HR knowledge

Strong judgement and self-awareness

Problem-solving skills

Remote working capability

Job description

Remote HR Business Partner (JB5811)

Location: Remote for South African candidates
Salary: R60 - 65 000 CTC
Working Arrangement: Full-time, open-ended contractor agreement.

This European-based boutique advisory and consulting firm is expanding and seeking a hands‑on HR Generalist to join its growing team. Reporting to the Financial Manager, you will work across a varied scope, from developing strong internal relationships to advising other businesses on effective people management. The position suits an experienced HR professional with formal consulting exposure who is comfortable operating across multiple jurisdictions and advising senior stakeholders, while also building practical HR foundations in a small, globally distributed organisation.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience as an HR generalist or HR business partner in a consulting, professional services, or advisory environment.
• Formal consulting background (training and experience in a structured consulting setting is essential).
• Experience working across multiple countries and legal frameworks.
• Strong judgement and self‑awareness, able to identify when issues require specialist legal input.
• Calm, practical, and transparent approach to problem‑solving.
• Comfortable working remotely and independently in a small, globally distributed organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Professionalise HR foundations, including policies, performance frameworks, KPIs, and employee development approaches.
• Support managers on people matters across Europe, the UK, the US, South Africa, and Asia.
• Advising leadership on workforce structure, risk, and people strategy in a multi‑country context.
• Oversee recruitment planning and support priority hires.
• Act as a first point of escalation for employee relations issues, with appropriate referral to external legal advisors when required.

Client‑Facing HR Consulting (30‑40% once established)

Advising clients on practical HR challenges, including workforce setup, recruitment support, and people processes. Supporting clients operating primarily in European jurisdictions, with a particular focus on compliance‑aware, pragmatic solutions. Working alongside senior consultants to diagnose HR issues and recommend appropriate actions.

First 90 Days

Build a clear understanding of the organisation, team structure, and existing people practices. Review and strengthen HR policies, performance management, and reporting. Define measurable KPIs and an employee growth and development approach.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. Candidates are considered based on requirements. The advert does not constitute a binding offer; written offers are based on pre‑employment conditions.