Remote HR Operations Leader

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to lead the organization’s HR services with a focus on payroll, benefits, HRIS, and policy development. The role offers a fully remote arrangement within South Africa and requires strong leadership of a remote team and strategic HR operations.

You will drive compliance with SA labor laws, optimize HR processes, and partner with business leaders to align HR strategy with company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• ≥6 years of experience in HR operations management.
• Extensive knowledge of SA labor law, payroll, and benefits.
• Experience with HRIS and HR technologies.
• Strong leadership and remote-team management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive in developing and optimizing HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll, benefits, and HRIS operations.
• Develop and implement HR policies for compliance and efficiency.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Manage performance management and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with SA labor laws.
• Drive process improvements in HR operations.
• Analyze HR metrics for strategic planning.
• Manage HR budget and resources.

Skills

HR Operations

Payroll

HRIS

Policy development

Leadership

Communication

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to lead the organization’s HR services with a focus on payroll, benefits, HRIS, and policy development. The role offers a fully remote arrangement within South Africa and requires strong leadership of a remote team and strategic HR operations.

You will drive compliance with SA labor laws, optimize HR processes, and partner with business leaders to align HR strategy with company goals.