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Remote HR Business Partner (JB5811)

KwaZulu-Natal
Salary: R60 000.00 - R65 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Human Resources Consulting
Reference: Remote HR Business Partner (JB5811)

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Employer: Kontak Recruitment

Remote HR Business Partner (JB5811)
Location: Remote for South African candidates
Salary: R60 - 65 000 CTC
Working Arrangement: Full-time, open-ended contractor agreement.

This European-based boutique advisory and consulting firm is expanding and seeking a hands-on HR Generalist to join its growing team. Reporting to the Financial Manager, you will work across a varied scope, from developing strong internal relationships to advising other businesses on effective people management.

The position suits an experienced HR professional with formal consulting exposure who is comfortable operating across multiple jurisdictions and advising senior stakeholders, while also building practical HR foundations in a small, globally distributed organisation.

Minimum Requirements

Proven experience as an HR generalist or HR business partner in a consulting, professional services, or advisory environment.

Formal consulting background (training and experience in a structured consulting setting is essential)

Experience working across multiple countries and legal frameworks.

Strong judgement and self-awareness, able to identify when issues require specialist legal input.

Calm, practical, and transparent approach to problem-solving.

Comfortable working remotely and independently in a small, globally distributed organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Internal HR (core focus initially)

Professionalising HR foundations, including policies, performance frameworks, KPIs, and employee development approaches.

Supporting managers on people matters across Europe, the UK, the US, South Africa, and Asia.

Advising leadership on workforce structure, risk, and people strategy in a multi-country context.

Overseeing recruitment planning and supporting priority hires.

Acting as a first point of escalation for employee relations issues, with appropriate referral to external legal advisors when required.

Client-facing HR consulting (30–40% once established)

Advising clients on practical HR challenges, including workforce setup, recruitment support, and people processes.

Supporting clients operating primarily in European jurisdictions, with a particular focus on compliance-aware, pragmatic solutions.

Working alongside senior consultants to diagnose HR issues and recommend appropriate actions.

First 90 days

Build a clear understanding of the organisation, team structure, and existing people practices.

Review and strengthen HR policies, performance management, and reporting.

Define measurable KPIs and an employee growth and development approach.

Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.

Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:

Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.

Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.

Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.

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No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.

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About Kontak Recruitment

Kontak Recruitment is a Pastel Certified Recruiter which specializes in the recruitment of personnel on all career levels including the placement of temporary, contract as well as permanent staffing. We enjoy the personalized approach with regards to out candidates focusing on their needs and requirements as well as a personalized approach with our clients in delivering an excellent service.

Kontak Recruitment conducts business in an ethical and honest manner. We aim at building long term relationships that are to the mutual benefit of all parties. We offer a responsible and personalized service to clients and candidates. We encourage an employment environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. All positions and applications remain confidential protecting the rights and interests of both the client and the candidates.

Our core focus is delivering a staffing solution in the niche fields of Pastel Consultants,finance as well as office support. As part of this service offering we include extensive reference and qualification checks as well as a criminal and credit check. Our focus is quality and we will present the most efficient and integrated ways of satisfying the skills need within the company.

Permanent staff placements – We strive to find the right fit and providing support to client and candidate during the first three months of the employment.

Temporary and Contract placements – We offer immediate access to staff on all levels on a flexible basis. Kontak Recruitment administers the payroll and all statutory returns.

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