14 Oct
Intellistaff Outsourced Services
Germiston
Our client in the supply chain and logistics industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced Employee Relations Specialist at their organization
Our client in the supply chain and logistics industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced Employee Relations Specialist at their organization
Location: Kempton Park, JHB
Job Description:
The Employee Relations Specialist will manage and co-ordinate all requirements in relation to employee relations management. This position is ideal for someone who does not want to become a practicing attorney and who is interested in becoming established in the ER or legal departments of corporate.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in LLB / or BCom / BA Labour Relations
- 5 years' experience in distribution, FMCG manufacturing, road freight, logistics and supply chain field
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Must be proficient in stakeholder management
- In-depth knowledge of LRA, BCEA, BBBEE, EE, CCMA Rules, and relevant Sectoral Determinations
- Strong IR experience which must include experience in a unionized environment, managing organizational rights, wage negotiations and implementation of collective and recognition agreements
Responsibilities:
- Act as the liaison between the senior management and the employees with regards to any ER related matters
- Provide employee relations guidance and provide advice to employees about company and governmental rules, regulations, and procedures, and need for compliance
- Facilitate disciplinary actions to be taken against employees, this will include the drafting of charges, and coordinating disciplinary hearings
- To be the first point of contact to the business for all ER process and policy queries and/or issues
- To provide an end-to-end case management service with regards to all ER processes, including but not limited to discipline management, poor performance management, grievance management and sick leave management
- Prepare & represent the employer at CCMA in conciliations, in limine and arbitrations
- Prepare relevant pleadings including but not limited to: objections, preliminary points, heads and closing arguments, oppositions to condonations, recissions etc.
- Prepare in house employee relations training material and conduct training in accordance with business unit need
- Write monthly news letters on a variety of ER related topics
- Facilitate & conduct grievances, investigations, suspensions, disciplinary enquiries, appeals,
incapacities and retrenchments
- Ensure adherence to both substantive and procedural fairness in the above-mentioned areas as well as compliance with internal HR and ER standard operating procedures
- Compile and report on employee relations activity on a monthly basis
- Adhoc tasks allocated by senior management
- Identify risk areas & advise on mechanisms to mitigate risk
- Support Project tasks, plan and manage all projects within timelines, actively support and lead projects
Desired Skills:
- Employee Relations
- LRA
- CCMA
- Internal Relations
- Stakeholder Management
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