South Africa
Remote only
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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an HR BP/HRD (Core Business Unit) based in South Africa.
Join a globally distributed, remote-first organization dedicated to building digital products that foster meaningful human connections across cultures and regions. As HR Business Partner or HR Director for a core business unit, you will work closely with international teams and business leaders to align people strategies with organizational objectives and financial performance. You will oversee the employee lifecycle, workforce planning, engagement, retention, and HR process implementation. Using data-driven insights, you will help optimize staffing levels, improve employee performance, and strengthen organizational effectiveness. This role combines strategic HR leadership with hands-on operational execution in a dynamic, international technology environment. It is an opportunity to influence business outcomes, develop high-performing teams, and shape the employee experience across a globally distributed workforce.
Drive HR effectiveness across the core business unit by aligning workforce management, employee development, and engagement initiatives with business priorities. Partner with managers to ensure the right people are in the right roles, HR processes are implemented consistently, and employees remain motivated and productive.
Ensure workforce effectiveness by aligning employee performance and capabilities with the business unit's strategic objectives and financial targets.
Manage workforce planning and staffing levels, ensuring the business unit has the appropriate headcount and that new hires successfully complete probation and meet performance expectations.
Develop and implement initiatives to improve employee engagement, satisfaction, retention, and long-term commitment.
Support the complete employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training and development, succession planning, performance management, and offboarding.
Implement and maintain HR policies, procedures, and processes, ensuring consistent execution and compliance with internal standards and applicable regulations.
Monitor key HR metrics, including payroll budgets, employee turnover, workforce efficiency, engagement, and employee loyalty, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Apply compensation and benefits expertise and workforce analytics to support informed decisions and effective resource allocation.
Measure manager and employee satisfaction with HR services and introduce improvements to strengthen the HR function's effectiveness.
Partner with business leaders to identify organizational challenges, address people-related issues, and support the achievement of business goals.
Manage multiple HR initiatives and projects, maintaining focus on measurable outcomes, priorities, and deadlines.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is an experienced HR Business Partner or HR Director with a strong background in international digital, IT, or product-driven organizations. You should combine strategic thinking with practical HR expertise, demonstrate measurable results in workforce management and employee engagement, and remain effective in a fast-paced environment characterized by competing priorities and uncertainty.
At least 4 years of successful experience in a comparable HR Business Partner or HR Director role within an international digital, IT, or product company.
Proven ability to implement and manage core employee lifecycle processes, including hiring, onboarding, training and development, succession planning, termination, and performance evaluation.
Experience managing payroll budgets, employee turnover, workforce efficiency, engagement, and retention, supported by measurable examples of business impact.
Operational knowledge of compensation and benefits, as well as HR analytics and data-driven decision-making.
Strong business acumen and a results-oriented mindset, with the ability to translate HR initiatives into measurable organizational outcomes.
Excellent analytical skills and a data-driven approach to evaluating workforce performance, identifying trends, and solving problems.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives and deliver results against deadlines.
Persistence, resilience, and the ability to maintain performance under pressure and navigate ambiguity.
Strong multitasking, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities in a dynamic international environment.
A development-oriented mindset, motivated by achievement, continuous improvement, and new ideas.
Fluency in both Russian and English is mandatory.
Benefits:
Fully remote, full-time working arrangement with an international team.
Compensation details and the initial salary range shared with candidates during the recruitment process, before employment begins.
28 calendar days of annual vacation.
7 additional wellness days per year for personal needs, rest, and recovery without using sick leave.
Referral bonuses of up to $5,000 for recommending successful candidates for company positions.
50% reimbursement for professional training, international conferences, and professional meetings.
Corporate discounts on English language lessons.
Health benefits, including compensation of up to $1,000 gross per year per employee for eligible medical expenses or self-purchased health insurance when corporate medical insurance is unavailable, subject to the applicable conditions.
Workplace support, including equipment at company offices or coworking locations, or reimbursement of home-office and coworking expenses of up to $1,000 gross once every three years, subject to the applicable conditions.
An internal gamified recognition program that allows employees to exchange rewards from colleagues for merchandise, team-building activities, massage certificates, and other perks.
