East London: Industrial Relations Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Relations Specialist to join our team in East London, South Africa. As a key member of our Human Resources department, you will play a critical role in shaping our workplace culture and labour practices. You will work closely with leadership to drive compliance and employee relations initiatives that align with our company objectives.

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
• Support implementation of agreements and maintain workplace harmony
• Conflict Resolution & Workplace Culture: Mediate workplace disputes and support conflict resolution
• Monitor employee satisfaction and identify improvement areas
• Promote a positive and compliant organisational culture

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

• No qualifications mentioned in the original job description.

Salary & Benefits

• No salary or benefits information is provided in the original job description.