Remote HR Generalist - Stellenbosch

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 360.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Home office stipend

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Remote training & development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote HR Generalist to support a globally distributed team. The role emphasizes employee relations, policy implementation, and talent management in a fully remote environment.

Familiarity with the Stellenbosch, Western Cape time zone is preferred for smoother collaboration, though the position is globally remote. The candidate will partner with management to drive HR initiatives, ensure policy compliance, and uphold best practices across business units.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience with generalist responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour law and remote work best practices.
• Experience providing HR support in a distributed/remote team environment.
• Proficient in HRIS and virtual collaboration tools and platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Provide remote HR support to employees and managers on policies and procedures.
• Manage employee relations issues, investigations, and resolutions remotely.
• Support talent acquisition including posting, sourcing, and interview coordination.
• Assist in performance management processes and employee development.
• Develop, update, and communicate remote HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS with confidentiality.
• Contribute to remote employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Ensure compliance with SA labour laws and relevant regulations.
• Support compensation and benefits administration for remote staff.
• Utilize HR technology and virtual collaboration tools effectively.

Conocimientos

HR Generalist

Remote work

Employee relations

HR policies

HRIS

SA Labour Law

Virtual communication

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Herramientas

Zoom

MS Teams

Slack

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking and innovative company, is seeking a proactive and adaptable Remote HR Generalist to join their globally distributed team. This role is entirely remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere, though candidates familiar with the Stellenbosch, Western Cape time zone are preferred for seamless collaboration. You will be instrumental in providing comprehensive HR support to employees and management across various business units, focusing on employee relations, talent management, HR policy implementation, and operational excellence. This position requires a self-starter with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of HR best practices, capable of thriving in a virtual environment. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a company culture that values remote work and offers significant autonomy. The role is specifically designed as a fully remote position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote HR support and guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage employee relations issues, conducting investigations and recommending appropriate resolutions in a remote setting.
• Support talent acquisition efforts, including job posting, candidate sourcing, and interview coordination via virtual platforms.
• Assist in the administration of performance management processes and employee development initiatives.
• Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures relevant to a remote workforce.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Contribute to employee engagement and retention strategies in a remote context.
• Ensure compliance with South African labour laws and other relevant employment regulations.
• Support the administration of compensation and benefits for remote employees.
• Utilize HR technology and virtual collaboration tools effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, with a strong emphasis on generalist responsibilities.
• Proven ability to manage employee relations and provide HR support in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of South African labour law.
• Excellent virtual communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS, HR technology platforms, and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Slack, MS Teams).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to challenges in a virtual workplace.
• Candidates with experience in the Stellenbosch region or within a similar time zone are preferred, but the role is fully remote.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Home office allowance or stipend.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional development and remote training.
• A culture that champions remote work and work-life balance.
• The ultimate flexibility of a fully remote role.