Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Relations Specialist to join our team in East London, South Africa. As an integral member of our HR function, you will play a critical role in shaping our workplace culture and labour practices, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and promoting a positive organisational culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement employee relations policies aligned to company objectives and legal requirements
- Ensure compliance with Labour Relations Act (LRA), BCEA, and other relevant legislation
- Provide guidance to managers on disciplinary processes, performance management, and policy interpretation
- Disciplinary, CCMA & Legal Representation: prepare and represent the company in disciplinary hearings, CCMA, Bargaining Council, and Labour Court matters
- Conduct investigations into grievances, misconduct, and employee disputes
- Recommend appropriate corrective actions and resolutions
- Union Engagement & Collective Bargaining: manage relationships with unions and employee representatives, participate in negotiations and collective bargaining processes
- Conflict Resolution & Workplace Culture: mediate workplace disputes and support conflict resolution, monitor employee satisfaction and identify improvement areas
- Training & Development: develop and deliver training programmes on employee relations and labour law
- Reporting & Administration: maintain accurate case records, documentation, and reports
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related field
- Minimum 5 years experience in industrial relations (manufacturing environment advantageous)
- Strong knowledge of South African labour laws and regulations
- Proven experience in disciplinary processes, CCMA, and dispute resolution
- Experience in union engagement and collective bargaining
Qualifications
- None specified
Salary & Benefits
- Not specified
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