Senior HR Generalist: Remote, People & Engagement Leader

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a dynamic, remote-first organization to recruit a Senior HR Generalist. You will shape HR strategy, oversee policies, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding, while ensuring compliance with South African labor law.

The role requires at least 5 years of progressive HR generalist experience, strong communication, and proficiency with HRIS. CIPD certification is a plus in this fully remote, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with strong generalist responsibilities.
• Proven experience in remote or hybrid work environments; strong knowledge of SA labor law and employment regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and other HR software; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage HR policies and procedures in alignment with organizational goals and labor laws.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, offboarding.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and management on HR-related matters.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster an inclusive workplace culture.
• Manage HR data and reporting, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in remote HR management.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and address employee grievances effectively.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless HR operations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

CIPD certification (bonus)

Tools

HRIS

HR software

Job description

Placements24 partners with a dynamic, remote-first organization to recruit a Senior HR Generalist. You will shape HR strategy, oversee policies, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding, while ensuring compliance with South African labor law.

The role requires at least 5 years of progressive HR generalist experience, strong communication, and proficiency with HRIS. CIPD certification is a plus in this fully remote, collaborative environment.