Senior HR Policy Leader - Remote

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

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