Remote HR Generalist: Employee Relations Leader

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Home office stipend

Learning and development platform

Wellness stipend

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive HR Generalist with a strong Employee Relations focus to support a globally distributed workforce from a remote setting. You will address employee concerns, advise on policies, and help drive a respectful culture across jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in ER or HR Generalist roles, with solid investigative experience, SA labour law knowledge, and solid remote-work communication skills. CIPM is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Law, or a related field.
• 4-6 years in Employee Relations or HR Generalist with strong ER focus.
• Experience in workplace investigations and resolving complex ER issues.
• Knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and mediation skills for remote work.
• Experience in remote or hybrid environments is desirable.
• HRIS experience and proficiency with Slack/Zoom/Google Workspace.
• CIPM or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and resolve employee relations issues, conflicts, and grievances in a timely and fair manner.
• Conduct thorough and objective investigations into employee complaints and policy violations.
• Advise management and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices, particularly concerning employee conduct and performance.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction across a distributed workforce.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labour laws and regulations across various jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with legal counsel when necessary to manage high-risk employee relations matters.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on topics such as conflict resolution, anti-harassment, and diversity and inclusion.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR policies and processes, with a focus on remote work environments.
• Support the HR team in other generalist functions as needed, including onboarding and offboarding.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigation skills

Policy advisory

Remote work communication

Negotiation & mediation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Industrial Psychology/Law

CIPM or HR certification (plus)

Tools

HRIS

Slack

Zoom

Google Workspace

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive HR Generalist with a strong Employee Relations focus to support a globally distributed workforce from a remote setting. You will address employee concerns, advise on policies, and help drive a respectful culture across jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in ER or HR Generalist roles, with solid investigative experience, SA labour law knowledge, and solid remote-work communication skills. CIPM is a plus.