Senior Manager Employee Relations

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Senior Manager Employee Relations

Apply locations: Rosslyn

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: April 18, 2025 (3 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R

CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU

POSITION/TITLE: NSA Senior Manager Employee Relations

GRADE: G5/ EVP- 5

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

PURPOSE / DETAILS OF THE JOB

To manage the employee relations within the company in line with the Business Vision, Labour Relations Act and Collective Agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Min: B degree or LLB Degree / Human Resource Management qualification
• Ideal: Master's Degree (Business Administration)
• 8 - 12 years' experience in an employee relations role; 4- 5 years management experience
• Knowledge and understanding of employment laws, e.g., Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act. Experience in CCMA representation
• In-depth knowledge of collective agreements.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES / KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Duties & Responsibilities

• Employee Relations Management: Providing value-add to the business by keeping abreast of all relevant legislation i.e., LRA; BCEA; Labour Court & CCMA rulings etc.
• Advising management and staff on correct interpretation and application of labour legislations; Management of collective agreements and Union relations
• Managing employee relations queries from employees, management, and external parties.
• Setting up and facilitating disciplinary/grievance hearings and communication of the outcome
• Keeping a clear record of all administration pertaining to employee relations
• Completing quality checks on relevant employee relations policies being implemented in the business.

Litigation Services

• Representing the Company in labour disputes and litigation.
• Preparing documents and evidence for use in the litigation process.
• Consulting and preparing witnesses for litigation purposes.
• Preparing appropriate employee relations reports.

People/Leadership

• Maintaining constructive cross-functional relationships across the organization.
• Implement the Employee relations strategy & all stakeholders understand the business strategy and vision.
• Drives a high-performance culture within the organisation.
• Strives to engage, retain, motivate, and develop people.
• Ensures all recruitment within department is conducted in line with the organisation's EE & transformation targets.
• Maintains regular communication with cross-functional teams.

Drafting of Policies and Procedures

• Implementing ER best practice within employee relations policies and procedures.
• Drafting various policies and procedures dealing with day-to-day operational issues within employment relations framework for approval.
• Reviewing relevant employee relations policies and procedures as per Company requirements.

Transformation

• Knowledge and understanding of Employment Equity Act & Skills Development. Identify and assist in development of appropriate EE programmes.
• Facilitate EE Committee meetings.
• Monitoring and review progress for feedback to management.
• Development of learning material and facilitation Conduct the learning interventions on:

• Management of discipline and grievances
• Management of absenteeism
• Management of Union relations
• Collective agreements implementation
• Update on relevant employment legislation

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Knowledge and understanding of Employment Legislation
• LRA
• BCEA
• OHS
• EEA
• Drafting skills
• Communication (both written and verbal)
• Analytical Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Business Acumen

Location: Gauteng, South Africa