Senior HR Business Partner (Remote)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Remote stipend

Strategic impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership in a fully remote environment.

You will guide talent management, organizational design, and change initiatives across distributed teams, driving business outcomes with an inclusive culture and strong business acumen.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years in strategic HR roles with HRBP experience.
• Expertise in organizational design and change management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to develop integrated HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Consult on complex employee relations, organizational development, and talent issues.
• Lead change management initiatives with strong communication and employee support.
• Analyze workforce data to guide talent acquisition, retention and development strategies.
• Develop succession planning and leadership development programs.

Skills

Strategic HR

Stakeholder management

Change management

Talent management

People analytics

Education

Master's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors)

People analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting a highly accomplished Senior HR Business Partner to join their fully remote workforce. This pivotal role serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, driving HR initiatives that directly support business objectives and foster organizational effectiveness. You will be instrumental in guiding talent management, organizational design, and change management efforts, championing a progressive and inclusive workplace culture across distributed teams. The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR strategist with exceptional business acumen and a proven ability to influence and drive change in a remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute integrated HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Provide expert consultation on complex employee relations, organizational development, and talent management issues.
• Lead significant change management initiatives, ensuring effective communication and employee support.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends and provide strategic recommendations for talent acquisition, retention, and development.
• Develop and implement succession planning and leadership development programs.
• Collaborate with specialized HR functions to ensure seamless service delivery and compliance.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic HR roles, with significant experience as an HR Business Partner.
• Demonstrated expertise in organizational design, change management, and talent strategy development.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand financial drivers and operational challenges.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience thriving and driving results in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package with substantial bonus potential.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Generous remote work stipend and support for home office setup.
• Opportunity to shape HR strategy in a leading, forward-thinking organization.