Remote HR Generalist - Employee Lifecycle Management

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybride; ZAR 420 000 - 660 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Home office stipend

Learning platform

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to manage the full employee lifecycle for a fully remote, distributed team across South Africa. You will drive onboarding, maintain HR records, support performance management, and oversee offboarding with confidentiality and care.

You will ensure compliance with South African labour laws, administer HR policies, and partner with managers to foster a positive remote culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of broad HR Generalist experience, preferably remote or distributed teams.

Responsabilités

• Manage end-to-end onboarding for all new hires.
• Maintain accurate HR records in HRIS.
• Administer HR policies and ensure fair application.
• Support performance management: goals, feedback, development.
• Handle employee queries on benefits, payroll, leave.
• Assist in HR initiatives and projects.
• Manage offboarding, exit interviews, settlements.
• Ensure compliance with South African labour laws.
• Contribute to remote HR process improvements.
• Provide ad-hoc HR reporting support.

Connaissances

HR Generalist

Onboarding

Performance management

Employee relations

Remote communication

Time management

Discretion & confidentiality

Formation

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field

Outils

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing e-commerce platform, is seeking a dedicated HR Generalist to manage the full employee lifecycle for its distributed workforce. As a fully remote organisation, we require a proactive and organised individual who can effectively support employees and managers across various locations. This role encompasses everything from onboarding new hires and managing HR documentation to supporting performance management and offboarding processes. You will play a critical role in ensuring a positive employee experience and maintaining efficient HR operations within a virtual environment. This is an ideal opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a remote setting and is passionate about building a strong, cohesive team culture from afar.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end onboarding process for all new hires, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HR Information System (HRIS).
• Administer HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistent and fair application across the organisation.
• Support the performance management cycle, including goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and development planning.
• Handle employee queries and provide guidance on HR-related matters, including benefits, payroll, and leave.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR initiatives and projects.
• Manage the offboarding process, including exit interviews and final settlements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African labour laws and regulations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and systems within a remote context.
• Support HR team with ad-hoc administrative and reporting tasks.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a broad HR Generalist role, preferably within a remote or distributed team environment.
• Strong understanding of HR principles and practices, including employee onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with remote employees.
• Knowledge of South African labour law is essential.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively in a remote setting.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.

Benefits

• This remote role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, and opportunities for professional development.
• Employees receive a home office stipend, access to a robust learning platform, and flexible working hours.
• You will be part of a collaborative and innovative company culture that values employee well-being and provides the tools for success in a remote-first world.