Senior Remote HR Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup support

Remote work with flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote HR Advisor to provide expert guidance and support to a distributed workforce. You will ensure consistent policy application, manage complex employee relations cases, and advise on legal compliance from a remote setting, partnering with management and employees to maintain a compliant, productive work environment.

The role emphasizes strategic HR leadership, remote collaboration, and the delivery of HR solutions through technology, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Law, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations and HR advisory.
• Demonstrated expertise in South African labor law and employment equity legislation.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential HR matters with discretion.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, adept at virtual interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and consultation on complex employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary matters remotely.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations across different jurisdictions applicable to remote employees.
• Develop and update HR policies and procedures to reflect best practices for a remote-first organization.
• Lead and manage investigations into employee grievances and misconduct allegations.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and external advisors on critical HR issues.
• Support the HR team in developing and delivering HR training programs virtually.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

Virtual interaction

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Education

Postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Law, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Remote HR Advisor to provide expert guidance and support to their distributed workforce. This role is critical in ensuring consistent application of HR policies, managing complex employee relations cases, and advising on legal compliance from a remote setting. You will be a trusted advisor to management and employees alike, helping to shape and maintain a positive, productive, and compliant work environment for all team members, regardless of their physical location, leveraging technology to deliver comprehensive HR solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and consultation on complex employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary matters remotely.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations across different jurisdictions applicable to remote employees.
• Develop and update HR policies and procedures to reflect best practices for a remote-first organization.
• Lead and manage investigations into employee grievances and misconduct allegations.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and external advisors on critical HR issues.
• Support the HR team in developing and delivering HR training programs virtually.

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Law, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong focus on employee relations and HR advisory.
• Demonstrated expertise in South African labor law and employment equity legislation.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential HR matters with discretion.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, adept at virtual interaction.

Benefits

• A competitive senior-level salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Home office allowance and support for remote work setup.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.
• A culture that values autonomy, expertise, and remote collaboration.