Remote HR Leader — Global Talent & Culture

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary and bonus

Stock options

Health, wellness and retirement plans

Generous leave and flexible work

Home office setup support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead its HR function remotely for a pioneering renewable energy company with a global reach. This senior role demands strategic leadership, global talent management, and a focus on building a cohesive, distributed workforce.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in HR, a Master’s in HR management, and deep knowledge of SA labor law. You will shape compensation, development, and compliance across a fully remote organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience leading HR for remote or hybrid organizations.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Expertise in South African labor law; international experience a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication and virtual collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and HR analytics tools.
• Experience managing complex HR projects and change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the company's remote-first model.
• Oversee global talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and retention.
• Manage employee relations with fair and consistent policy application.
• Design and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs.
• Drive organizational development initiatives and change management.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing remote work culture.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Analyze HR metrics to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead and mentor HR team members, promoting growth.
• Advise senior leadership on people-related matters.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Virtual collaboration

Communication

People management

Education

Master's degree in HR Management

Tools

HRIS

HR analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead its HR function remotely for a pioneering renewable energy company with a global reach. This senior role demands strategic leadership, global talent management, and a focus on building a cohesive, distributed workforce.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in HR, a Master’s in HR management, and deep knowledge of SA labor law. You will shape compensation, development, and compliance across a fully remote organization.