Remote HR Generalist: Policy, Recruitment & Engagement

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Remote-first culture

Home office setup support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated HR Generalist for a fully remote, SA-wide role. You will handle recruitment, onboarding, policy implementation, employee engagement, and HR operations across South Africa.

This role requires a degree in HR, 4–5 years generalist experience, strong knowledge of SA labour law, and comfort working remotely. Placements24 offers medical aid, provident fund, remote-first culture, home office setup support, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or diploma in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• 4–5 years of experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour law (BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA).
• Proven experience working remotely in a virtual team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS software and MS Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• Administer onboarding and offboarding processes efficiently.
• Develop and update HR policies in line with legislation and objectives.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance, and benefits.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS.
• Support training program development and delivery.
• Organize virtual team-building and employee engagement activities.
• Ensure compliance with SA labour laws and company policies.
• Assist HR Manager with projects as required.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Remote work experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated HR Generalist for a fully remote, SA-wide role. You will handle recruitment, onboarding, policy implementation, employee engagement, and HR operations across South Africa.

This role requires a degree in HR, 4–5 years generalist experience, strong knowledge of SA labour law, and comfort working remotely. Placements24 offers medical aid, provident fund, remote-first culture, home office setup support, and opportunities for professional development.