Remote HR Manager - Compliance & Policy

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Fully remote role

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Ethical and compliant HR practices

Job summary

This senior role requires 7+ years in HR with a strong compliance focus, data privacy awareness, and proven ability to lead investigations and regulatory reporting. You will partner with leaders to mitigate risk and embed ethical HR practices in a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience with a focus on compliance and policy development.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labour law and employment regulations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement HR policies in large organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience leading HR in a remote or distributed environment is 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 compliance

Policy development

South Africa labour law

Analytical thinking

Remote work experience

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.