Remote HR Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Home office setup allowance

Technology stipend

Remote work flexibility

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote HR Specialist to support teams across multiple locations. This fully remote role focuses on delivering comprehensive HR support, recruitment, employee relations, and compliance in a virtual environment.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment for remote and in-office positions, implement remote-friendly policies, support performance cycles, and maintain accurate digital records in line with South African labour laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field.
• 4+ years as HR Specialist or HR Generalist with remote experience.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour law and remote work.
• Experience with HRIS/ATS and collaboration tools (Slack/Zoom/MS Teams).

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for remote and in-office roles.
• Provide remote HR support to employees and managers on policies and practices.
• Facilitate virtual onboarding processes for new hires.
• Develop remote-friendly HR policies and employee engagement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and digital records.
• Support performance management cycles and talent development for distributed workforce.

Skills

Communication

Remote work

Time management

Self-motivated

Organized

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Slack

Zoom

MS Teams

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive Remote HR Specialist to join their forward-thinking organization, supporting teams across various locations. This fully remote role is designed for an HR professional who excels in providing comprehensive HR support and driving key initiatives without the need for a physical office presence. You will be instrumental in managing recruitment processes, supporting employee relations, and ensuring compliance with labour laws, all within a virtual environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a flexible and modern HR function from anywhere, impacting the employee experience on a large scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for remote and in-office positions, utilizing various online sourcing tools.
• Provide remote HR support and guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Facilitate virtual onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a seamless integration experience.
• Assist in the development and implementation of remote-friendly HR policies and employee engagement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and maintain accurate digital employee records.
• Support performance management cycles and talent development initiatives for a distributed workforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an HR Specialist or HR Generalist, with significant remote work experience.
• Strong understanding of South African labour law and its application in a remote setting.
• Proficiency with HRIS, ATS, and collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, MS Teams).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport virtually.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage time effectively in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement savings plan.
• Generous home office setup allowance and technology stipend.
• Full remote work flexibility, enabling work from any approved location.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning in HR technology and remote work best practices.