Remote HR Generalist

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote HR Generalist to support a dispersed workforce from a remote-first setup. You will handle onboarding, policy interpretation, performance support, and culture-building for virtual teams.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in HR, 3+ years in HR, SA labour law knowledge, and strong communication. Proficiency with HRIS and collaboration tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience as an HR Generalist or similar role.
• Experience working with remote teams in a distributed environment.
• Strong knowledge of South African labor law and its application to remote work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to build rapport virtually.
• Proficiency with HR technology, including HRIS and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle for remote staff from onboarding to offboarding.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Develop and implement remote employee engagement initiatives and virtual team-building.
• Support performance management and talent development for distributed teams.
• Maintain accurate HR records in the HRIS and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address HR inquiries and issues.

Skills

Remote work experience

Strong communication

HRIS proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Collaboration tools

Virtual communication platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and versatile Remote HR Generalist to support their dispersed workforce. This role is crucial in ensuring consistent HR practices and employee support regardless of location, focusing on delivering exceptional HR services from a remote-first perspective. You will handle a wide array of HR functions, including employee onboarding, policy interpretation, performance management support, and fostering a connected company culture across virtual teams. This is an ideal opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a remote setting and is adept at managing HR operations without physical proximity, contributing significantly to employee engagement and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle for remote staff, from onboarding to offboarding.
• Provide guidance and support on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation to employees and management.
• Assist in the development and implementation of remote employee engagement initiatives and virtual team-building activities.
• Support performance management processes and talent development programs for a distributed workforce.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and ensure data integrity for remote operations .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address HR-related inquiries and resolve issues effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience as an HR Generalist or in a similar HR role.
• Demonstrated experience working with remote teams and managing HR functions in a distributed environment.
• Strong knowledge of South African labor law and its application to remote work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport virtually.
• Proficiency with HR technology, including HRIS, collaboration tools, and virtual communication platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Full remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Access to online training and professional development resources.