Senior HR Business Partner - Performance & Development

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Executive-level benefits

Significant budget for professional de

Shape talent strategy

Collaborative virtual culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Senior HR Business Partner to advance performance management and talent development for our remote workforce. You will partner with business leaders to design programs that boost engagement, skills, and career progression across the organization.

The role emphasizes data‑driven decision making, succession planning, and leadership development, with flexible fully remote work and a substantial budget for professional growth and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years in Human Resources with a focus on talent management and performance development.
• Proven track record designing and implementing performance management systems.
• Experience with learning and development strategies and program management.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to translate data into strategic actions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication for remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of performance management frameworks.
• Develop leadership training and career pathing programs.
• Identify high-potential employees and create succession plans.
• Provide strategic guidance on employee development and learning.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends and interventions.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and feedback.

Skills

Talent management

Performance management

Learning & development

People analytics

Stakeholder management

Remote team collaboration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior HR Business Partner to focus on Performance Management and Talent Development for their remote workforce. This role will champion initiatives aimed at enhancing employee performance, fostering professional growth, and building robust talent pipelines across the organization. You will collaborate closely with business leaders and HR colleagues to design and implement programs that drive employee engagement, skill development, and career progression. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned HR professional passionate about cultivating talent and optimizing performance in a modern, flexible work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of performance management frameworks and processes.
• Develop and oversee talent development programs, including leadership training and career pathing.
• Partner with leaders to identify high-potential employees and create succession plans.
• Provide strategic guidance on employee development needs and learning strategies.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends and recommend interventions for improvement.
• Drive initiatives that promote a culture of continuous learning and feedback.

Requirements

• Minimum 6-8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources , with a strong focus on talent management and performance development.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing successful performance management systems.
• Experience with learning and development strategies and program management.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate data into strategic actions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, adept at working with remote teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with executive-level benefits.
• Fully remote position offering ultimate flexibility and work-life integration.
• Significant budget for professional development and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to shape talent strategy for a growing organization.
• Collaborative and innovative virtual work culture.