Remote HR Generalist - Fully Remote

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive pay

Career development

Remote-first culture

Global team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support a distributed, remote workforce across multiple time zones. The role focuses on employee relations, onboarding, policy implementation, HRIS management, and remote HR processes.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in generalist HR within South Africa, strong knowledge of SA labor law, and proven success in a remote setting. The position offers fully remote work, with opportunities to shape remote HR practices globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive HR generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of South African labor law and HR best practices.
• Proven experience working in a remote or virtual HR environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support to employees and managers remotely.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, development, and offboarding.
• Handle employee relations issues, providing guidance and resolution in a remote context.
• Administer HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application across the organization.
• Maintain accurate employee data in HR systems and generate relevant reports.
• Support recruitment and talent acquisition efforts as needed.
• Ensure compliance with South African labor laws and company policies.
• Facilitate remote team-building activities and engagement initiatives.
• Assist with performance management processes.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of remote HR strategies.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Employment law (SA)

Remote work

HRIS proficiency

Communication

Onboarding & offboarding

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Job description

About the Role Our client, a rapidly growing international e-commerce company, is seeking a skilled and adaptable HR Generalist to join their fully remote team. This position is based remotely, requiring strong self-discipline and excellent communication skills to effectively support employees and management across various time zones. The HR Generalist will be responsible for a broad range of HR functions, including employee relations, onboarding, policy implementation, and HRIS management, all within a virtual work environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a forward-thinking organization that embraces remote work culture. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in generalist HR roles, a deep understanding of employment legislation (particularly within South Africa), and the ability to thrive in an independent work setting. We are looking for an individual who is proactive, resourceful, and committed to delivering high-quality HR services to a distributed workforce. The role demands flexibility and a strong grasp of remote HR best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support to employees and managers remotely.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, development, and offboarding.
• Handle employee relations issues, providing guidance and resolution in a remote context.
• Administer HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application across the organization.
• Maintain accurate employee data in HR systems and generate relevant reports.
• Support recruitment and talent acquisition efforts as needed.
• Ensure compliance with South African labor laws and company policies.
• Facilitate remote team-building activities and engagement initiatives.
• Assist with performance management processes.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of remote HR strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive HR generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of South African labor law and HR best practices.
• Proven experience working in a remote or virtual HR environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and other HR technology platforms.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience in the e-commerce or tech industry is highly desirable.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing international company.
• Contribute to innovative HR practices in a remote-first setting.
• Professional development and opportunities for advancement.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.

This role serves the broader needs of the company, with a primary focus on employees and operations connected to regions including Mahikeng, North West , and beyond.