Remote HR Generalist - Employee Relations Focus

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybride; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote work

Remote-first organization

Annual leave & holidays

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote HR Generalist focused on Employee Relations to join our growing team. This fully remote role supports our SA operations, including governance of ER issues, policy application, and disciplinary matters with discretion.

You will advise management, conduct investigations, and train managers on ER best practices, while maintaining confidential records and ensuring compliance with South African labor laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Law or related field.
• 5–7 years of HR experience with a focus on employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of South African labor law and ER principles.
• Experience conducting investigations, mediations, and disciplinary hearings.

Responsabilités

• Manage and resolve employee relations issues, including grievances, disputes, and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints and misconduct, ensuring fairness and adherence to procedures.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to management and employees on employee relations best practices.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures across the organization.
• Interpret and apply South African labor laws, including the Labour Relations Act (LRA).
• Develop and deliver training to managers and employees on employee relations topics.
• Assist in development and refinement of HR policies to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Facilitate constructive communication between employees and management.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of employee relations matters.
• Contribute to the overall HR strategy with a focus on fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Connaissances

Employee relations

Labor law

Investigations

Disciplinary hearings

Conflict resolution

Communication

Analytical skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Outils

HRIS

Office software

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing services organization, is seeking an experienced Remote HR Generalist with a strong focus on Employee Relations. This role is entirely remote, allowing you to contribute your expertise from any location in South Africa, supporting their operational hub near Mahikeng, North West. You will be instrumental in fostering a positive and productive work environment by managing employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies, and providing guidance on conflict resolution and disciplinary matters. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of South African labor law and a proven ability to handle sensitive employee situations with professionalism and discretion. This is a vital role for maintaining a harmonious workplace within a remote-first operational structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve employee relations issues, including grievances, disputes, and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints and misconduct, ensuring fairness and adherence to procedures.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to management and employees on employee relations best practices.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures across the organization.
• Interpret and apply South African labor laws, including the Labour Relations Act (LRA).
• Develop and deliver training to managers and employees on employee relations topics.
• Assist in the development and refinement of HR policies to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Facilitate constructive communication between employees and management.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of employee relations matters.
• Contribute to the overall HR strategy with a focus on fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Law, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Human Resources, with a significant portion dedicated to employee relations.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor law and employee relations principles.
• Proven experience in conducting investigations, mediations, and disciplinary hearings.
• Excellent conflict resolution, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Proficiency in HRIS and standard office software.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex situations in a fully remote setting.
• Experience with various employment equity and diversity initiatives is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering excellent work-life integration.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on employee relations within a growing company.
• Professional development opportunities in HR and labor law.
• Contribute to a fair, respectful, and productive work environment.
• Be part of a progressive remote-first organization.
• Annual leave and company-designated public holidays.
• Potential for growth into a leadership role within the HR function.