Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) - Global Remote Operations

Somewhere • South Africa

Remote

Apply Now

AI Summary

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) will lead global people strategy, compliance, and performance management across international hubs in South Africa, LATAM, and the Philippines. This hands-on executive role focuses on building scalable HR infrastructure, driving employee engagement, and ensuring contractor compliance. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of HR leadership experience, including 3+ years at Director/VP/CHRO level, with deep expertise in global remote workforce management.

Key Highlights

Full ownership of global people and culture function across distributed international teams

Design and execute scalable HR strategy, performance appraisal systems, and compliance frameworks

Hands-on role with 75-80% direct HR leadership and 20-25% executive reporting and metrics analysis

Requires experience with global contractor compliance and international HR platforms like Deel or Rippling

Key Responsibilities

Design and execute a scalable global HR strategy aligned with the company's international growth targets

Oversee HR operations across international contractor hubs in South Africa, LATAM, and the Philippines

Align organizational design, team structures, and compensation benchmarks with market rates and company goals

Build, implement, and maintain structured quarterly appraisal systems and performance review cycles

Work with department leads to define clear KPIs, performance targets, and growth pathways for internal staff

Develop retention strategies, engagement initiatives, and cultural programs tailored to a distributed remote team

Establish, audit, and maintain global contractor handbooks, international agreements, and compliance standards

Manage HR escalations, employee grievances, offboarding, and performance improvement plans (PIPs)

Maintain accurate HR records, workforce trackers, and documentation in full compliance with international standards

Interested in remote work opportunities in Human Resource? Discover Human Resource Remote Jobs featuring exclusive positions from top companies that offer flexible work arrangements.

Technical Skills Required

Global HR leadership Contractor compliance Performance management

Benefits & Perks

Remote work

Highly negotiable compensation

Browse our curated collection of remote jobs across all categories and industries, featuring positions from top companies worldwide.

Nice to Have

Experience with Deel, Rippling, or comparable global HR/payroll platforms

Experience with BambooHR, Gusto, or modern HRIS platforms

Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with Slack, Zoom, and remote collaboration suites

Job Description

Remote, South Africa Full-Time, ICA U.S. Business Hours overlap required (Est. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST or PST) Depending on experience (highly negotiable) Chief Executive Officer & Executive BoardOur client is an established, high-growth offshore professional services and legal organization focused on connecting North American law firms with top-tier international talent.The organization combines specialized legal solutions with modern operational frameworks to support continued global expansion, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency.They are looking for a highly strategic, hands-on

Want the full job description? Read the complete details on LinkedIn, the original posting.

Continue on LinkedIn

This is a short excerpt. All rights to the full description belong to its original publisher.

See Jaabz jobs first on Google 1 tap · free · in AI Overviews Jaabz is on your Google Manage Preferred Sources

Job Overview

Posted Date Oct 06, 2026

Employment Type Full-time

Experience Level Not Applicable

Location South Africa

Category Hr

Company Somewhere

Mentioned Skills

Similar Jobs

Explore other opportunities that match your interests

Senior Technical Recruiter (Engineering) - Full-Cycle Hiring Specialist

•

1h ago

Premium Job

•••••• •••••• ••••••

Job Type ••••••

Experience Level ••••••

Alpaca

United State

Senior HR Specialist (Employer of Record) – Southern Europe Focus (France)

•

11h ago

Visa Sponsorship Relocation Remote

Job Type Full-time

Experience Level Not Applicable

G-P

Spain

IT Recruitment Consultant

•

12h ago