Employee Relations Specialist - Corporate Office - Human Resources

Description:

Introduction:

To ensure legal compliance, maintain positive employee relations, and mitigate workplace risks through strategic management of labour law, conflict resolution, and organisational policies.

Description:

Labour Law Compliance

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• Ensure organizational compliance with all relevant South African labour laws, including the Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), and other applicable legislation
  
• Stay updated on changes in labour legislation and case law, providing guidance to management on implementation and impact.
  

Employee Relations Management

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• Develop and implement ER/IR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  
• Manage disciplinary processes, grievances, and disputes in accordance with company policies and South African labour law.
  
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints and grievances, ensuring fair and unbiased outcomes.
  

Union Relations

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• Act as the primary liaison between the organization and trade unions.
  
• Participate in collective bargaining processes and negotiate collective agreements.
  
• Manage and resolve labour disputes, including representing the company at CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration) proceedings when necessary.
  

Policy Development and Implementation

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• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with labour laws and best practices.
  
• Provide training and guidance to line managers on ER/IR policies and procedures.
  

Conflict Resolution

• 
  
• Mediate workplace conflicts and implement resolution strategies.
  
• Provide coaching to managers on effective conflict management techniques.
  

CCMA and Labour Court Representation

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• Represent the company in CCMA conciliations, arbitrations, and Labour Court proceedings.
  
• Prepare comprehensive case files and liaise with legal counsel when necessary
  

Reporting and Analytics

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• Maintain accurate ER/IR records and produce regular reports on key metrics.
  
• Analyse trends in employee relations issues and recommend preventive measures.
  

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial Psychology, Labour Law, or a related field.
A postgraduate qualification would be advantageous
Minimum of 5 years' experience in an ER/IR role within South Africa
Experience in handling CCMA cases and Labour Court matters

Requirements:

Introduction:

To ensure legal compliance, maintain positive employee relations, and mitigate workplace risks through strategic management of labour law, conflict resolution, and organisational policies.

Description:

Labour Law Compliance

• 
  
• Ensure organizational compliance with all relevant South African labour laws, including the Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), and other applicable legislation
  
• Stay updated on changes in labour legislation and case law, providing guidance to management on implementation and impact.
  

Employee Relations Management

• 
  
• Develop and implement ER/IR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  
• Manage disciplinary processes, grievances, and disputes in accordance with company policies and South African labour law.
  
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints and grievances, ensuring fair and unbiased outcomes.
  

Union Relations

• 
  
• Act as the primary liaison between the organization and trade unions.
  
• Participate in collective bargaining processes and negotiate collective agreements.
  
• Manage and resolve labour disputes, including representing the company at CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration) proceedings when necessary.
  

Policy Development and Implementation

• 
  
• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with labour laws and best practices.
  
• Provide training and guidance to line managers on ER/IR policies and procedures.
  

Conflict Resolution

• 
  
• Mediate workplace conflicts and implement resolution strategies.
  
• Provide coaching to managers on effective conflict management techniques.
  

CCMA and Labour Court Representation

• 
  
• Represent the company in CCMA conciliations, arbitrations, and Labour Court proceedings.
  
• Prepare comprehensive case files and liaise with legal counsel when necessary
  

Reporting and Analytics

• 
  
• Maintain accurate ER/IR records and produce regular reports on key metrics.
  
• Analyse trends in employee relations issues and recommend preventive measures.
  

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial Psychology, Labour Law, or a related field.
A postgraduate qualification would be advantageous
Minimum of 5 years' experience in an ER/IR role within South Africa
Experience in handling CCMA cases and Labour Court matters

• 
  
• Ensure organizational compliance with all relevant South African labour laws, including the Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), and other applicable legislation
  
• Stay updated on changes in labour legislation and case law, providing guidance to management on implementation and impact.
  

• 
  
• Develop and implement ER/IR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  
• Manage disciplinary processes, grievances, and disputes in accordance with company policies and South African labour law.
  
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints and grievances, ensuring fair and unbiased outcomes.
  

• 
  
• Act as the primary liaison between the organization and trade unions.
  
• Participate in collective bargaining processes and negotiate collective agreements.
  
• Manage and resolve labour disputes, including representing the company at CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration) proceedings when necessary.
  

• 
  
• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with labour laws and best practices.
  
• Provide training and guidance to line managers on ER/IR policies and procedures.
  

• 
  
• Mediate workplace conflicts and implement resolution strategies.
  
• Provide coaching to managers on effective conflict management techniques.
  

• 
  
• Represent the company in CCMA conciliations, arbitrations, and Labour Court proceedings.
  
• Prepare comprehensive case files and liaise with legal counsel when necessary
  

• 
  
• Maintain accurate ER/IR records and produce regular reports on key metrics.
  
• Analyse trends in employee relations issues and recommend preventive measures.