Remote HR Generalist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

PTO & sick leave

Home office stipend

Professional development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote HR Generalist to join their fully remote workforce, supporting the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding. You will handle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation for a geographically dispersed team.

In return, Placements24 offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, health cover, retirement savings, a home office stipend, paid time off, and options for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a generalist HR role, with experience supporting remote teams.
• Strong understanding of recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
• Knowledge of South African labor laws and their application to remote work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient in digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support to employees and management remotely.
• Assist with the full recruitment cycle, including postings, sourcing, screening, and scheduling via virtual platforms.
• Facilitate remote onboarding processes for new hires.
• Address employee relations issues and provide timely guidance and resolution.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting and reviews.
• Interpret and communicate HR policies to remote employees.
• Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS and systems.
• Contribute to HR initiatives and programs; ensure compliance with labor laws for remote workers.
• Promote a positive and inclusive remote company culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Remote teamwork

HR policy interpretation

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Slack

Zoom

MS Teams

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a dedicated and adaptable Remote HR Generalist to join their fully remote workforce. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HR professional to contribute to various HR functions while working from the comfort of their home office. The Remote HR Generalist will be responsible for supporting employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and HR policy interpretation. This role requires a proactive individual with strong communication and digital collaboration skills, as you will be working with a geographically dispersed team. You will play a crucial role in maintaining a positive and productive employee experience across the organization, ensuring HR best practices are followed regardless of location. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently and managing their workload effectively in a remote setting. We are committed to fostering a connected and engaged remote culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support to employees and management remotely.
• Assist with the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, and scheduling interviews via virtual platforms.
• Facilitate seamless remote onboarding processes for new hires.
• Address employee relations issues, providing guidance and resolution in a timely manner.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting and performance reviews.
• Interpret and communicate HR policies and procedures to remote employees.
• Maintain accurate employee data in HR information systems.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR initiatives and programs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations applicable to remote workers.
• Promote a positive and inclusive company culture throughout the remote workforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a generalist HR role, with experience supporting remote teams preferred.
• Strong understanding of recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
• Knowledge of South African labor laws and their application to remote work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in digital communication tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, MS Teams).
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage tasks independently.
• Proactive problem-solver with a customer-centric approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a dedicated home office space.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Home office stipend for equipment and internet.
• Professional development allowance for online courses and training.
• Flexible work hours within defined core business periods.