Senior HR Compliance & Policy Lead (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Performance bonuses

International medical coverage

Generous leave allowances

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior HR Manager with a Compliance and Policy focus to lead our global HR policy framework. This remote role requires deep knowledge of South African labor law and international regulations, and the ability to align policy with business strategy across regions.

You will develop, implement, audit HR policies, guide leaders, manage investigations and disciplinary actions, and deliver compliance training.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years HR experience with emphasis on compliance and policy.
• Strong knowledge of SA labor laws (LRA, BCEA, EEA) and global regulations.
• Proven policy development experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations (national and international).
• Conduct regular audits of HR practices to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Provide expert guidance to HR teams and business leaders on policy interpretation and application.
• Manage the development and implementation of new HR policies and programs.
• Oversee the process for handling grievances, disciplinary actions, and investigations, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Stay abreast of changes in labor legislation and HR best practices, recommending necessary adjustments.
• Develop and deliver training programs on HR compliance and policy matters to employees and managers.
• Collaborate with the legal department on complex compliance issues and potential litigations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all HR policies and compliance activities.

Skills

Policy development

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Auditing and risk assessment

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Law

Master's degree in Human Resources Management

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior HR Manager with a Compliance and Policy focus to lead our global HR policy framework. This remote role requires deep knowledge of South African labor law and international regulations, and the ability to align policy with business strategy across regions.

You will develop, implement, audit HR policies, guide leaders, manage investigations and disciplinary actions, and deliver compliance training.