Senior HR Officer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Annual leave

Executive coaching

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior HR Officer based in Rustenburg to drive HR strategy and partner with leadership. This role handles employee relations, policy development, and budget management while leading HR projects in a fully remote setup to enable strong work‑life balance.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years of HR experience, a Master’s in HRM, deep knowledge of SA labour law, and proven leadership and HRIS skills to shape an effective, compliant HR function.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management or related discipline.
• 7+ years of comprehensive HR experience, including employee relations and HR strategy.
• Proven track record in managing complex HR projects and initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor law and its application.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Advanced proficiency in HR Information Systems (HRIS).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support to management on all HR-related matters.
• Lead and manage complex employee relations cases, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
• Develop, implement, and monitor HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
• Oversee talent management initiatives, including succession planning and leadership development.
• Manage the HR budget and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Drive HR projects, such as system implementations or organizational restructuring.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Employee relations

HR strategy

HR projects

HRIS

Education

Master's degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

HRIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior HR Officer to contribute to their operations, based out of Rustenburg. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of HR best practices and South African employment law. You will play a key part in developing and implementing HR strategies, managing complex employee relations issues, and leading HR projects. The successful candidate will be adept at partnering with leadership to enhance organizational effectiveness and foster a high-performance culture. This is a significant opportunity for a seasoned HR professional to drive impactful change within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support to management on all HR-related matters.
• Lead and manage complex employee relations cases, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
• Develop, implement, and monitor HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
• Oversee talent management initiatives, including succession planning and leadership development.
• Manage the HR budget and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Drive HR projects, such as system implementations or organizational restructuring.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of comprehensive HR experience, including significant exposure to employee relations and HR strategy.
• Proven track record in managing complex HR projects and initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor law and its application.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Advanced proficiency in HR Information Systems (HRIS).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with executive-level benefits.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering exceptional work-life balance.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance and retirement planning.
• Generous annual leave and professional development budget.
• Access to executive coaching and leadership development programs.