Remote HR Manager - Compliance & Policy

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health & wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Ethical and legal HR practices

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee Compliance and Policy for a fully remote workforce. You will develop, implement, and maintain HR policies while ensuring adherence to South African labour laws and robust governance across a distributed team.

The role focuses on mitigating risk, conducting HR audits, and providing expert guidance on compliance matters to HR teams and business leaders. A strategic, detail-oriented leader is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Human Resources with a focus on compliance and policy development.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labour law and employment regulations.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies in a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience managing HR in a remote or distributed environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of HR compliance, including labour law adherence, data privacy, and regulatory reporting.
• Conduct regular HR audits and risk assessments to identify potential compliance gaps.
• Provide expert guidance to HR teams and business leaders on compliance-related matters.
• Manage investigations into policy violations and ensure fair and consistent application of disciplinary procedures.

Skills

HR management

Compliance

Policy development

Labour law knowledge

Remote work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and astute HR Manager to oversee Compliance and Policy for their remote workforce. This role is critical in ensuring that all HR practices adhere to legal requirements and internal policies, particularly within a distributed team structure. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining HR policies, ensuring compliance with South African labour laws, and mitigating risks across the organisation. This is a strategic opportunity for a compliance-focused HR leader who thrives in a fully remote setting and is passionate about establishing robust HR governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of HR compliance , including labour law adherence, data privacy, and regulatory reporting.
• Conduct regular HR audits and risk assessments to identify potential compliance gaps.
• Provide expert guidance to HR teams and business leaders on compliance-related matters.
• Manage investigations into policy violations and ensure fair and consistent application of disciplinary procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Human Resources , with a significant focus on compliance and policy development.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labour law and employment regulations.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing HR policies in a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience managing HR in a remote or distributed environment is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Enjoy the ultimate flexibility of a fully remote role.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Professional development opportunities focused on compliance and governance.
• Be a key player in ensuring ethical and legal HR practices.