Remote HR Lead

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global health insurance

Generous paid time off

Home office stipend

Fully remote work

Stock options or bonuses

Advanced HR tech tools

Global virtual events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote HR Lead to shape and scale our global people strategy. You will partner with leadership across regions to drive talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, and employee relations in a remote-first environment.

You will guide HR policy, compliance with international labor laws, and analytics-driven decision making while fostering a culture of high performance, inclusion, and continuous learning in a distributed workforce.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HRM, MBA, or related field.
• 10+ years HR experience with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven success building and scaling remote HR functions.
• Strong knowledge of international labor laws and compliance.
• Excellent communication and remote influencing skills.
• Experience with modern HR tech and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global HR strategy aligned with growth objectives.
• Lead talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compensation.
• Implement remote-friendly HR policies in line with international laws.
• Foster inclusivity, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Drive HR analytics to inform strategic decisions and budgets.
• Support senior leadership on HR matters and budget management.
• Oversee budgets and resource allocation.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across the org.

Skills

HR strategy

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Performance management

Compensation & benefits

HR analytics

Remote leadership

Policy development

Labor law (intl)

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in HRM/MBA or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

HR analytics tools

Payroll software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering global e-commerce platform, is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Remote HR Lead to spearhead their Human Resources function. This is a fully remote position, offering unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to shape HR strategy from anywhere. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and scaling HR initiatives that support our diverse and distributed workforce, fostering a culture of high performance and engagement. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for people operations and a proven ability to execute effectively in a remote-first environment. You will be the primary HR point of contact for employees and leadership across various regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the company's global growth objectives.
• Lead all aspects of HR operations, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and benefits.
• Implement and refine HR policies and procedures for a remote workforce, ensuring compliance with international labor laws.
• Foster a strong organizational culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and develop strategies to enhance retention across the organization.
• Oversee talent development and career pathing programs.
• Leverage HR analytics to inform strategic decisions and measure HR effectiveness.
• Manage HR budgets and resource allocation.
• Provide guidance and support to senior leadership on all HR-related matters.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling HR functions for remote or distributed organizations.
• Expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compensation strategies.
• Strong knowledge of international labor laws and compliance requirements.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust remotely.
• Proficiency with modern HR technology stacks and HR analytics tools.
• Experience in the tech or e-commerce industry is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to operate autonomously and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

• A highly competitive annual salary of ZAR .
• Comprehensive global health insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Stipend for home office setup and professional development.
• Fully remote work environment with opportunities to connect with colleagues globally.
• Stock options or performance-based bonuses.
• Cutting-edge HR technology and tools at your disposal.
• Regular virtual team-building activities and social events.