Senior HR Specialist (Remote)

Placements24; Randburg; Remote; ZAR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior HR Specialist to join a fully remote global team. You will advise management and employees, drive HR initiatives, and lead complex employee relations across regions to sustain performance.

This role demands autonomy, strong problem-solving, and proven expertise in HR policies, talent management, compensation and benefits, and HR analytics to support our international operations, remote collaboration, and positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years progressive HR experience in remote/global organizations.
• Experience in employee relations, talent management, compensation & benefits, and HR policy development.
• Strong knowledge of international labor laws for remote workforce.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR guidance across regions and employees.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues with investigations and fair outcomes.
• Develop and refine HR policies for a fully remote global workforce.
• Oversee talent management including performance, succession planning, and career development.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on strategic HR initiatives, workforce planning, and organizational design.
• Ensure compliance with international labor laws and regulations.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Act as a change agent supporting organizational change initiatives and remote work culture.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent management

Policy development

HR analytics

Stakeholder management

Remote workforce

Education

Master's degree in HR

Tools

HRIS systems

HR analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding global enterprise, is seeking a highly experienced Senior HR Specialist to join their fully remote HR team. This pivotal role is designed for an HR professional who excels in a distributed work environment and possesses a deep understanding of complex HR matters. You will serve as a key advisor to management and employees, driving HR initiatives, managing critical employee relations issues, and contributing to the development of HR strategies that support our international operations. As a fully remote organization, we champion a culture of flexibility, collaboration, and innovation. The successful candidate will be proactive, possess exceptional problem-solving skills, and be committed to fostering a positive and productive remote work culture. This is an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant impact within a company that values its people and embraces the future of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR guidance and support to designated business units and employees across multiple regions.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting thorough investigations and ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and refine HR policies and procedures, adapting them for a fully remote global workforce.
• Oversee talent management processes, including performance management, succession planning, and career development.
• Collaborate with the HR leadership team on strategic HR initiatives, workforce planning, and organizational design.
• Ensure compliance with diverse international labor laws and regulations.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Act as a change agent, supporting organizational change initiatives and promoting a positive employee experience.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, with a significant portion in senior HR specialist or generalist roles within a remote or global organization.
• Extensive experience in employee relations, talent management, compensation and benefits, and HR policy development.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and resolve complex HR challenges effectively.
• Strong understanding of international labor laws and best practices for remote workforce management.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and HR analytics tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary and an extensive benefits package, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a generous retirement savings plan with employer matching, and significant paid time off.
• This role is fully remote, offering unparalleled flexibility and the ability to work from anywhere.
• Professional development opportunities, including access to training programs and conferences, are readily available to support your career growth.
• You will be part of a dynamic and supportive global team that values diversity and inclusion.
• The location is specified as Randburg, Gauteng, ZA, however, the role is entirely remote.
• We are committed to employee well-being and offer resources to support remote work success.