Employee Relations Specialist

SUMMARY:
Our client in the supply chain and logistics industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced Employee Relations Specialist at their organization

POSITION INFO:
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

• 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

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