Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Remote)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive health benefits

Flexible remote working

Generous leave and paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join its remote-first team supporting operations from Durban. You will advise senior leaders, align HR strategies with business goals, and drive engagement, performance, and talent development across diverse teams.

The role emphasizes strategic workforce planning, change management, and data-driven HR analytics, with executive health benefits and flexible, remote working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR-related field or MBA explicitly required.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with significant time as HR Business Partner.
• Experience in strategic workforce planning and organizational development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to translate strategic objectives into HR initiatives.
• Develop and execute HR plans for talent management, succession, and organizational design.
• Advise on employee relations issues, ensuring fair policies.
• Drive change management and foster a positive culture.
• Analyze HR data to provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate leadership training and development programs.

Skills

Strategic HR partner

Employee relations

Change management

HR analytics

Coaching / consulting

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Human Resources Management

Master's degree in Industrial Psychology

MBA

Tools

HR analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join their fully remote team, supporting operations originating from Durban . In this critical role, you will act as a key advisor to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with organizational goals to drive employee engagement, performance, and talent development. You will leverage your expertise to navigate complex HR challenges and foster a high-performance culture across diverse teams. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned HR professional to influence organizational success in a remote-first capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into HR initiatives.
• Develop and execute HR plans for talent management, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Advise on complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
• Drive change management initiatives and support leadership in fostering a positive culture.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate training and development programs to enhance leadership and employee capabilities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or an MBA.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with a significant portion as an HR Business Partner.
• Demonstrated success in strategic workforce planning and organizational development.
• Expertise in employee relations , conflict resolution, and change management.
• Exceptional consultative, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in advanced HR analytics and reporting tools, adapted for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary.
• Fully remote position with flexibility.
• Executive health benefits and comprehensive wellness programs.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Access to cutting-edge HR technology and professional development resources, regardless of location in KwaZulu-Natal .