Remote HR Manager - Talent & Culture

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from anywhere

Home office setup support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced HR Manager focused on Talent and Culture to shape employee experience, drive engagement, and scale HR globally from a strategic position near Mossel Bay, Western Cape. This fully remote role emphasizes building exceptional workplace cultures and comprehensive talent strategies across distributed teams.

The ideal candidate brings a Masters in HR/Organizational Psychology and 8+ years of remote HR leadership, with proven success in tech/startup environments,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience with emphasis on talent management and remote team leadership.
• Proven track record building and scaling HR in tech/startup environments.
• Expertise in global talent acquisition, employer branding, and onboarding.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, and other HR technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract diverse and high-caliber candidates globally.
• Design and manage comprehensive employee onboarding and development programs.
• Champion and evolve the company's culture to remain vibrant, inclusive, and aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and execute employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive remote work environment.
• Oversee performance management processes with focus on growth, feedback, and development.
• Manage compensation and benefits strategies to stay competitive in the global talent market.
• Serve as trusted advisor to leadership on talent and culture matters.
• Drive DEI initiatives across the organization.
• Utilize HR analytics to inform talent strategies and measure effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across regions where employees are based.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder influence

Education

Master's degree

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking technology startup with a global reach, is seeking an experienced and innovative HR Manager specializing in Talent and Culture. This is a fully remote position, offering the ultimate flexibility to work from anywhere. The ideal candidate will be passionate about building exceptional workplace cultures and developing comprehensive talent management strategies that attract, retain, and develop top-tier talent. You will be responsible for shaping the employee experience, driving engagement initiatives, and ensuring our client remains an employer of choice. This role requires a strategic mindset, a creative approach to HR, and a deep understanding of remote work dynamics. You will be instrumental in defining and nurturing our client's unique culture as they scale globally, based from a strategic position near Mossel Bay, Western Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract diverse and high-caliber candidates globally.
• Design and manage comprehensive employee onboarding and development programs.
• Champion and evolve the company's culture, ensuring it remains vibrant, inclusive, and aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and execute employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive and productive remote work environment.
• Oversee performance management processes, focusing on growth, feedback, and development.
• Manage compensation and benefits strategies, ensuring competitiveness in the global talent market.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on all talent and culture-related matters.
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the organization.
• Utilize HR analytics to inform talent strategies and measure effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws in the various regions where employees are based.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, with a strong emphasis on talent management, culture development, and remote team leadership.
• Proven track record of successfully building and scaling HR functions in tech or startup environments.
• Expertise in global talent acquisition, employer branding, and onboarding.
• Deep understanding of fostering positive workplace cultures, particularly in distributed teams.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, and other HR technology platforms.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fully remote capacity is essential.

Benefits

This role offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting the senior nature of the position and its fully remote structure. Our client provides significant opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Enjoy the unparalleled flexibility of working remotely from anywhere, with support for home office setups. You will be a key player in shaping the future of a rapidly growing global company, with strategic oversight from the vicinity of Mossel Bay, Western Cape .