Remote HR Strategy Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health coverage

Retirement contributions

Professional training & international/

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking and strategic HR Manager to lead key HR initiatives in a fully remote capacity. The role focuses on driving organizational change, enhancing employee experience, and developing innovative HR solutions in a global, remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, a Master's in HRM or MBA, and strong remote leadership and analytics skills to influence executive-level stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience with emphasis on strategic project management.
• Master's degree in a related field (HRM/MBA) required.
• Proven ability to lead HR initiatives in remote/distributed environments.
• Strong analytics, governance, and policy development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic HR initiatives across the organization.
• Drive projects related to talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement in a remote setting.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align HR strategies with overall business goals.
• Develop and manage HR policies and programs for a diverse, global workforce.
• Utilize HR analytics to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Oversee change management for new HR programs and organizational shifts.
• Mentor and develop HR team members to enhance strategic capabilities.

Skills

Strategic HR

Remote leadership

HR analytics

Executive communication

Change management

Education

Master's in HRM or MBA

Tools

HRIS

PM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking and strategic HR Manager to lead key HR initiatives in a fully remote capacity. The role focuses on driving organizational change, enhancing employee experience, and developing innovative HR solutions in a global, remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, a Master's in HRM or MBA, and strong remote leadership and analytics skills to influence executive-level stakeholders.