Remote HR Officer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Home office stipend

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote HR Officer to join its fully remote team. You will support employees and management across locations, handling onboarding, policy guidance, and HR records, all conducted virtually.

The role emphasizes compliance with South African labour law, strong communication, and proactive HR initiatives. Prevailing HRIS proficiency and collaboration tools are required, with 2–4 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in an HR role, with exposure to HR generalist functions.
• Proficiency with HRIS software and virtual collaboration tools.
• Understanding of South African labor law principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote HR support to employees and managers, addressing queries and concerns.
• Manage the complete onboarding process for new hires in a virtual environment.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of employee data in the HR Information System (HRIS).
• Assist with the administration of HR policies and programs, ensuring consistency.
• Support HR projects and initiatives remotely as required.

Skills

HR generalist

HRIS

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related

Tools

HRIS software

Video conferencing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and proactive Remote HR Officer to join their fully remote team. This role is essential for supporting employees and management across various locations, ensuring HR policies and procedures are effectively implemented and maintained. You will handle a range of HR generalist duties, including employee onboarding, support, policy guidance, and maintaining HR records, all conducted virtually. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote setting, possesses excellent communication skills, and is committed to fostering a positive and compliant employee experience regardless of physical location.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote HR support to employees and managers, addressing queries and concerns.
• Manage the complete onboarding process for new hires in a virtual environment.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of employee data in the HR Information System (HRIS).
• Assist with the administration of HR policies and programs, ensuring consistency.
• Support HR projects and initiatives remotely as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in an HR role, with exposure to HR generalist functions.
• Proficiency with HRIS software and virtual collaboration tools.
• Understanding of South African labor law principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of professionalism.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-related incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Contribution towards home office setup and internet expenses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for virtual professional development and training.