Senior HR Generalist — Remote, Strategic People Champion

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Professional development support

Remote-friendly culture

Ergonomic home office stipend

Company laptop and mobile phone

Pension fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to join a remote-first HR team. The role focuses on strategic HR initiatives, employee experience, and policy development while operating in a highly autonomous capacity.

We value strong knowledge of SA labour law, extensive HRIS experience, and a track record of practical outcomes in a fast-paced environment. This position supports a national remote work culture with strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR Generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour law.
• Experience with HRIS and compliance initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits.
• Serve as primary contact for employees and managers on HR issues.
• Develop and implement HR policies in compliance with SA labour law.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic HR plans.
• Lead HR projects including HRIS enhancements and diversity initiatives.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Investigate grievances and disciplinary actions with recommended actions.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and insights.

Skills

Employee relations

Conflict resolution

Performance management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Remote work

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to join a remote-first HR team. The role focuses on strategic HR initiatives, employee experience, and policy development while operating in a highly autonomous capacity.

We value strong knowledge of SA labour law, extensive HRIS experience, and a track record of practical outcomes in a fast-paced environment. This position supports a national remote work culture with strong development opportunities.