Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Remote)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,999,000 - 2,999,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus structure

Fully remote with occasional travel

Executive health, dental, and vision

Stock options and long-term incentives

Budget for professional development &

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to lead strategic HR initiatives across distributed teams in a fully remote environment.

You will act as a trusted advisor to executives, shaping talent management, organizational design, and change management. This role demands strong influencing skills, broad HR expertise, and the ability to drive impact in a fast-paced, virtual setting. Experience in employment law and HR policy implementation is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HRM, MBA, or related field.
• 8+ years HR experience with significant HRBP experience.
• Strategic HR planning and execution experience.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Exceptional influencing, coaching, and consulting skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fully remote work setting.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders on all HR-related matters.
• Develop and implement talent management strategies, including succession planning and development.
• Manage complex employee relations issues and ensure fair and consistent application of policies.
• Drive organizational change initiatives and support workforce planning.
• Partner with HR centers of excellence to deliver integrated solutions.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Influencing

Coaching

Consulting

HR strategy

Education

Master's degree in HRM/MBA

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a strategic and experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join their dynamic, fully remote team. In this critical role, you will serve as a primary HR contact for assigned business units, aligning HR strategies with organizational goals and driving key people initiatives. You will partner closely with leadership to address talent management, organizational design, employee relations, and change management challenges. This position is perfect for a seasoned HR professional who excels in building strong relationships and influencing outcomes in a virtual, fast-paced environment, ensuring consistent support across geographically dispersed teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders on all HR-related matters.
• Develop and implement talent management strategies, including succession planning and development.
• Manage complex employee relations issues and ensure fair and consistent application of policies.
• Drive organizational change initiatives and support workforce planning.
• Partner with HR centers of excellence (e.g., compensation, talent acquisition) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations to leadership.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, MBA, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with a significant portion as an HR Business Partner.
• Demonstrated success in strategic HR planning and execution.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Exceptional influencing, coaching, and consulting skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fully remote work setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonus structure.
• Fully remote work with potential for occasional travel.
• Comprehensive executive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Significant budget for professional development and executive coaching.