Gauteng: Industrial Relations Manager – LLB – NBCRFLI – Logistics / Manufacturing Industry – East Rand posted by Job Masters (Pty) Ltd

Minimum requirements:
·         Minimum 5 years’ experience in an IR/ER management role in logistics / manufacturing industry
·         LLB Degree / Admitted Attorney advantageous
·         Degree / Diploma in HR, Industrial Psychology or Labour Relations
·         Experience with 2000+ personnel | Valid SA Driver’s Licence
·         Clear ITC and criminal record
·         MS Office applications
·         Extensive understanding and knowledge of labour legislation
·         Extensive knowledge and experience of all CCMA/NBCRFLI
Responsibilities:
·         Legal drafting of applications or notices to be used at CCMA, National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI) and / or Labour Court, such as condonation applications and rescission applications.
·         Represent the company at all matters at the CCMA and NBCRFLI.
·         Interacting with external legal counsel on any IR matter, including Labour Court.
·         Training of line management in aspects of IR, including investigations and chairing of hearings.
·         Drafting of monthly IR reports, including Board submissions as and when required. 
·         Drafting of written communication to any external parties, such as trade unions or attorneys, as and when required. 
·         Keeping the business up to date on amendments regarding labour related matters, such as developing cases, changes in legislation, strike action and wage negotiations.
·         Providing an all-round comprehensive IR function to the business, thereby ensuring all IR / HR policies and complied with, including the compliance of such by line management and supervisors. 
·         Ensuring a comprehensive investigation of any misconduct, including attending to suspensions, issuing and drafting of notices of hearings and drafting of warnings or dismissal notices.
·         Drive and manage misconduct, incapacity and retrenchment matters from start to finish in a timely manner, however also ensuring fairness.
·         Manage matters relating to poor work performance, sick leave abuse and regular absenteeism.
·         Acting as the IR Representative and being present in any IR matters such as disciplinary hearings, incapacity processes, counselling sessions and consultations.
·         Ensuring that the correct IR processes are followed within the business, and also ensuring all processes are fair, consistent and compliant with company policies and any governing legislation.
·         Making certain that recordings are properly transcribed by typists / scribes.
·         Immediately notifying the Payroll department of any terminations, suspensions and abscondments.
·         Drafting and amending IR policies from time to time to ensure they are up to date.
·         Draft and amend any agreement that may be required, such as settlement agreements, retrenchment agreements and mutual separation agreements.
·         Liaising with Temporary Employment Services (TES) on IR matters concerning TES employees, including guidance on corrective action and correct processes.
·         Travelling to the company’s various branches for IR support to management, training, or representing the company at CCMA and NBCRFLI.
·         Assisting the Group IR Manager with Employment Equity related matters from time to time.
·         Assisting the Group IR Manager with any trade union engagement or interaction.
·         Any additional or ad-hoc duties and responsibilities related to the position which may be requested by management.
Salary offer: Negotiable