Remote HR Operations Leader | Global Payroll & Compliance

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote HR Operations Manager to lead HR operations for a globally distributed workforce. This role centers on HRIS management, payroll administration, benefits coordination, and compliance in a remote-first environment that supports scalable growth.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in HR operations, strong project management, and deep knowledge of global employment laws, with proven ability to manage a distributed team and design remote-friendly

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years in HR operations management, with remote work experience.
• Extensive experience with HRIS platforms (Workday, BambooHR) and payroll systems.
• Strong knowledge of global employment laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and onboarding/offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws across countries where employees are located.
• Manage benefits programs and communications globally.
• Lead HR projects with timely, successful delivery.
• Develop HR policies supporting a remote work environment.
• Act as point of contact for HR inquiries from staff and management.
• Collaborate with finance and legal to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Drive initiatives to improve HR operations efficiency and employee experience.
• Manage vendor relationships for payroll and benefits.
• Leverage HR tech to streamline processes and improve data accuracy.
• Analyze HR data to provide leadership with insights.

Skills

HRIS management

Payroll systems

Remote team leadership

Policy development

Education

Master's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

BambooHR

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote HR Operations Manager to lead HR operations for a globally distributed workforce. This role centers on HRIS management, payroll administration, benefits coordination, and compliance in a remote-first environment that supports scalable growth.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in HR operations, strong project management, and deep knowledge of global employment laws, with proven ability to manage a distributed team and design remote-friendly