Remote HR Compliance Officer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible remote work

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote HR Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to all labor laws in South Africa. The role focuses on auditing HR practices, developing compliance policies, and training staff on regulatory requirements in a fully remote setup.

The ideal candidate has a law or HR-related degree, 4+ years in HR compliance, and deep knowledge of SA labor legislation. Remote work from anywhere in SA is supported with strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law or HR/Business or related field required.
• Minimum 4 years in HR compliance or labor law advisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of South African labor legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA, etc.).
• Experience auditing HR practices and building compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor HR policies to ensure full compliance with SA labor law.
• Audit HR practices across recruitment, contracts, payroll, and records.
• Investigate compliance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Stay updated on labor legislation changes and update policies and training.
• Provide guidance and training to staff and management on compliance matters.
• Manage reporting to government bodies and document management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Remote work discipline

Education

Law degree or related

HR/Business degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a meticulous and experienced Remote HR Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to all labor laws and regulations. This fully remote position allows you to work from anywhere within South Africa, focusing on maintaining the highest standards of HR compliance. You will be responsible for auditing HR practices, developing compliance policies, and training staff on regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to a robust compliance framework in a flexible, remote setting, safeguarding the company and its employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor HR policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with South African labor law.
• Conduct regular audits of HR practices, including recruitment, employment contracts, payroll, and employee records.
• Investigate and resolve compliance issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Stay abreast of changes in labor legislation and update company policies and training accordingly.
• Provide guidance and training to employees and management on compliance matters.
• Manage reporting requirements to relevant government bodies and ensure accurate documentation.

Requirements

• Law degree or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience specifically in HR compliance or labor law advisory roles.
• Deep understanding of South African labor legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA, etc.).
• Experience in conducting HR audits and developing compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work independently and manage workload effectively in a fully remote capacity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with expertise.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Flexible remote working arrangement, offering significant work-life balance.
• Support for continuous professional development and legal training.
• A key role in ensuring ethical and legal operations from your chosen location.