Senior Human Resources Specialist (Remote)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Comprehensive medical, disability, and

Life insurance

Generous annual leave

Professional development allowance

Opportunities to lead HR initiatives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Human Resources Specialist to support a fully remote workforce servicing teams around Centurion. The role demands strategic HR leadership in employee relations, performance management, and compliance, with a focus on delivering value in a remote context.

You will guide managers and staff, collaborate with leadership to shape HR strategies, and drive critical projects such as HR system rollouts and policy updates.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR, industrial psychology, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, incl. senior specialist or generalist roles.
• Experience with employee relations, performance mgmt, and compliance.
• Experience in remote-first or hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employee relations issues, investigations, and resolutions remotely.
• Oversee performance management processes, including goals, feedback, and reviews.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and policies; update as needed.
• Partner with leadership to implement HR strategies aligned to business goals.
• Lead HR projects such as system implementations or policy revisions.
• Mentor junior HR team members.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

HR compliance

Data analytics

Virtual communication

Policy development

Education

Master's degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Human Resources Specialist to join their remote workforce, supporting HR functions for teams in and around Centurion . This role requires a strategic HR professional with expertise in various HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance. As a senior member of the HR team, you will provide guidance and support to managers and employees, contributing to the development and execution of HR strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate thrives in a virtual environment and possesses exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex HR challenges.

Key Responsibilities Manage complex employee relations issues, investigations, and resolutions in a remote context. Oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and reviews. Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations, updating policies as needed. Partner with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals. Lead special HR projects, such as HR system implementations or policy revisions. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior HR team members. Requirements Master's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field. 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a senior specialist or generalist role. Expertise in employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance. Experience working within a remote-first or hybrid organizational structure. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret HR data to drive decision-making. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective virtual interaction. Benefits Attractive salary with potential for annual bonuses. Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility. Comprehensive medical, disability, and life insurance coverage. Generous annual leave and professional development allowance. Opportunities to lead impactful HR initiatives in a dynamic organization.