Employee Relations Specialist

• Research, design and develop ER policies (i.e. Disciplinary Policy, Grievance Policy, Code of Conduct), strategies, processes, guidelines, dashboard and propose enabling management systems and tools to deliver required changes at all levels of the organisation
• Provide input into the HC Strategy and Business Plans and all relevant and mandatory compliance reports
• Implement HC Strategy and Business Plans in all matters relating to transformation, collective bargaining and corporate-wide industrial relations issues
• Review and update ER policies in accordance with amended or new employment/labour legislation
• Formulate and review all ER forms to be used by the business i.e. grievance forms etc
• Provide advice to line managers, HC personnel and employees on amendments or new employment/labour legislation
• Coordinate and conduct workshops for SAMSA employees on ER policies and procedures
• Provide training to line managers on handling ER matters, grievances, being initiators during disciplinary hearings, being chairperson etc. Monitor compliance and identify areas of improvement on ER policies and procedures
• Employee Relations Case Management/ Dispute Resolution Management
• Support SAMSA regional offices, Human Capital Consultants on all labour relations matter
• Provide support to line management on instituting of the disciplinary hearing and grievance processes
• Provide guidance on legal analysis and risk evaluation of potential labour cases
• Proactively manage communications with the employee representative body in alignment with the collective agreement.
• Manage dispute resolution by providing expert advice on ER related issues, conduct internal investigations and ensure that all processes adhere to necessary turn-around times and procedures
• Maintain effective case management and act as liaison between Management and Union Representatives
• Support Senior Manager: ER in labour litigation i.e. CCMA and labour court matters
• Facilitate the development and implementation of organisational rights agreement with union or employee representatives
• Facilitate the implementation of employee/union/management meetings
• Monitor and ensure implementation of agreements between management and the union
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Budgeting and Reporting
• Coordinate and prepare quarterly and annual reports on ER projects/assignment matters and progress on the implementation of tactical and operational interventions
• Prepare Employee Relations risk register for the assessment function, monitor and mitigate all risks identified
• Resolve Employee Relations audit findings with the internal and external auditors
• Conduct regular internal audits and assessments on ER processes.
• Provide input into the evaluation of performance by service providers in the relevant functions within Employee Relations.
• Manage all project initiatives and programs within each functional area to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Manage all scoping and costing for ER initiatives and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget in a cost efficient and responsible manner
• Provide input in the Human Capital Management budget to ensure that projects are delivered in a cost efficient and responsible manner.
• Coordinate meetings and liaise with third-party service providers ER requirements i.e. attorneys
• Coordinate signoffs and payment of invoices for service providers i.e. presiding officers etc

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management (NQF7)
• Postgraduate qualification in Labour Laws would be an added advantage (NQF 8)
• SABPP membership would be an added advantage

• 7 years of experience in Employee Relations
• Experience with collective bargaining, conflict resolution, including conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations
• Experience in delivering changes which impact on organisational effectiveness.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with business on solving business/operational issues through the application of progressive people practices

• Working knowledge of the various support functions, activities and roles.
• Advanced and up to date knowledge of employment law and good employment practice, including relevant legislation e.g. LRA; OHS Act, Equity, BCEA, Skills Development HRM methodologies and practices
• Expert knowledge of change management practices and methodologies
• Excellent facilitation and dispute resolution skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills (verbal and written)
• Stakeholders management and consultation skills across all levels
• High level skills to analyse and synthesise information and to formulate policies and strategies
• Strong planning
• Project management
• Strategic thinker who is able to work with individuals and teams at both executive and operational level
• Strong engagement skills, including refined political savvy and judgement given the importance of operating in a complex regulatory environment with multiple stakeholders and competing objectives
• Delivers Results - Focuses on the critical few goals that add the most value and channels own and others’ energy to consistently deliver results that meet or exceed expectations
• Develops and inspires others - Builds and maintains relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal accomplishments. Develops self and others to improve performance in current role and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching to enhance performance
• Personal and professional integrity: Exhibits a moral, legal, or mental accountability in areas of responsibility

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