Remote Human Resources Generalist

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Flexible remote work

Generous leave

Virtual professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Human Resources Generalist to support a distributed team across South Africa. You will manage end-to-end HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement, while ensuring compliance with national labor regulations in a fully remote setup.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years as an HR Generalist, strong SA labor law knowledge, and experience with HRIS and virtual collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• At least 5 years as an HR Generalist, preferably with remote experience.
• Strong knowledge of SA labor law and HR practices.
• Proficiency in HRIS and virtual collaboration tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes from sourcing to offers.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding experiences for all staff.
• Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives for a remote workforce.
• Advise management and staff on HR policies and practices.
• Ensure compliance with South African labor laws in a remote context.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee engagement

HR compliance

HRIS

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

HRIS software

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Our client is looking for a dedicated Remote Human Resources Generalist to join their distributed team. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for managing a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with national labor regulations. This position requires a self-motivated individual who can effectively manage HR processes and support employees and management remotely, contributing to a cohesive and productive virtual work environment. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to maintaining our client's strong company culture and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from sourcing candidates to extending offers.
• Facilitate smooth onboarding and offboarding experiences for all employees.
• Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive remote work culture.
• Advise management and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African labor laws and regulations in a remote context.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as an HR Generalist, preferably with exposure to remote work environments.
• Strong understanding of South African labor law and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in HRIS software and virtual collaboration tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement annuity contributions.
• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave policy.
• Opportunities for virtual professional development and networking.