Group Legal Advisor / HR Manager

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Group Legal Advisor and HR Manager. This dual role requires a versatile professional who will oversee both legal and human resources functions across our organization.
LLB is a prerequisite for this role along with a minimum of 5-10 years working experience.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

• Employee Relations: Provide expert advice and support on HR issues to employees and management, ensuring alignment with HR practices and organizational culture.
• Industrial Relations: Ensure compliance of the company's disciplinary code and policies with statutory Acts. Advise management on disciplinary procedures and handle interactions with Bargaining Councils and unions.
• Recruitment and Retention: Take overall responsibility for recruitment activities, ensuring the company attracts and retains top talent.
• HR Administrative System: Maintain an efficient HR administrative system, including managing employment contracts, relevant reporting, and overseeing all HR processes.
• Training and Development: Identify training needs, implement suitable programs, evaluate outcomes, and manage Skills Development initiatives including ATR, WSP, and FP&M Seta liaison. Coordinate Learnership and Skills programs and administer Seta funding and documentation.
• Company Policies and Procedures: Ensure all company policies and procedures are current and comply with legislation.
• Employment Equity: Update and maintain the Employment Equity Plan and Reports, conduct EE committee meetings, and handle submissions to the Department of Labour.
• Legal Advisory: Provide legal advice and assistance across all companies within the group, addressing a range of legal matters.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Resources Management, or related field. Legal qualification (LLB) preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and industrial relations.
• Strong understanding of legislative requirements and compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel nationally as required.
• Reliable own transport.

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