Senior HR Policy Advisor

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 2,001,000 - 3,001,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary structure

Performance-based bonus structure

Extensive health coverage

Retirement savings plans

Technology stipend

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior HR Policy Advisor to join a remote-first, globally distributed team. You will develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures across the organization, ensuring compliance with international and local labor laws.

The role centers on talent management, employee relations, and policy compliance, working with diverse teams worldwide. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in HR policy development, deep employment law knowledge, and strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Law, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years HR experience focused on policy development, interpretation and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of international employment law and HR policy best practices.
• Proven experience with diverse and remote workforces.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with business objectives.
• Provide expert advice on complex HR policy matters to HR teams and business leaders globally.
• Conduct research on evolving employment legislation and best practices, translating them into actionable policy recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional projects related to policy implementation and change management.
• Ensure consistency and fairness in the application of HR policies across all regions.
• Develop communication strategies for new and revised HR policies.
• Analyze policy effectiveness and propose improvements based on feedback and data.
• Collaborate with legal counsel, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders to refine policies.
• Manage and maintain a central repository of all HR policies and related documentation.
• Foster a culture of compliance and ethical conduct through clear and effective policy guidance.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in professional services, is seeking an accomplished Senior HR Policy Advisor to join their distributed, remote-first team. This pivotal role will be responsible for developing, reviewing, and implementing comprehensive HR policies and procedures across the organization, ensuring compliance with international and local labor laws. You will be a key contributor to shaping the company's approach to talent management, employee relations, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in HR policy development, a deep understanding of employment law, and exceptional analytical and communication skills. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to work from anywhere, contributing to a globally integrated HR strategy and working closely with diverse teams worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with business objectives.
• Provide expert advice on complex HR policy matters to HR teams and business leaders globally.
• Conduct research on evolving employment legislation and best practices, translating them into actionable policy recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional projects related to policy implementation and change management.
• Ensure consistency and fairness in the application of HR policies across all regions.
• Develop communication strategies for new and revised HR policies.
• Analyze policy effectiveness and propose improvements based on feedback and data.
• Collaborate with legal counsel, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders to refine policies.
• Manage and maintain a central repository of all HR policies and related documentation.
• Foster a culture of compliance and ethical conduct through clear and effective policy guidance.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Law, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in HR, with a strong focus on policy development, interpretation, and implementation.
• In-depth knowledge of international employment law and best practices in HR policy.
• Proven experience working with diverse and remote workforces.
• Exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and change management.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and HR information systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote, global environment.

Benefits

This role offers a highly competitive executive salary and a comprehensive global benefits package, including a performance-based bonus structure, extensive health coverage, and retirement savings plans. As a fully remote position, you will enjoy unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance, supported by a technology stipend and opportunities for professional development. Our client is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse global workforce, offering substantial career growth opportunities within a leading professional services firm. Contribute your expertise from anywhere in the world.

• Highly competitive executive salary
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Extensive health coverage
• Retirement savings plans
• Technology stipend
• Professional development opportunities