Employee Relations Specialist

Reporting to the General Manager: Human Resources, the incumbent will be responsible Employee Relations Management;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling disciplinary hearings and Grievances including chairing,
• Advice management and staff on Labour relations matters,
• Ensure compliance with Labour Legislation ,
• Supports the team during HR and Social Audits
• Act as chief negotiator for wage negotiations
• Maintain healthy relationship between employer and employees
• Induction of permanent and seasonal workers

Qualifications/Experience

• A tertiary qualification (degree or diploma) in Labour Relations. A postgraduate Programme in Labour Relations /Labour law will be an advantage
• 3-5 years’ specialist labour relations experience in a Labour-intensive environment
• Experience in farming sector will be an advantage
• Experience in chairing hearing/grievances, representing company in the CCMA (Conciliation and Arbitration
• Valid driver’s license

Knowledge

• Through understanding of individual and collective labour , dispute resolution processes and procedures
• Drafting and submitting documents for CCMA process
• Wage negotiation/central workers committee / Employment Equity
• Compliance labour /Social Audits
• Dealing with Unions/ Employee representatives
• Chairing of disciplinary hearings

Skills

• Negotiation skills (Wage and Recognition agreement)
• Communication skills
• Conflict management skills
• Coordination skills
• Dispute resolution skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skill
• Strong computer literacy

Attitude/behavior

• Ability to work under pressure, hardiness and tenacity
• Assertiveness
• Confidentiality
• People skills
• Attention to detail
• Team player, and strong independence
• Tenacity

Desired Skills

• Negotiation skills
• Communication skills
• Conflict management skills
• Coordination skills
• Dispute resolution skills

Employer & Job Benefits

• Medical Aid
• Provident Fund
• Insured benefits

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