HR/IR Manager

SUMMARY:
HR/IR MANAGER - Bloemfontein
R25 000 minimum

Overall Purpose of the Job: Guide and advise business leaders’ management and staff in labour relations matters within the organisation whilst ensuring compliance to labour legislation.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Degree/Diploma in HR, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant Employee Relations/Industrial Relations experience
• At least 2 years’ experience within a unionised environment
• Proven experience handling CCMA/Bargaining Council conciliations and arbitrations, with a successful track record
• Strong experience in union engagement, wage negotiations, grievances and disciplinary matters
• Sound knowledge of LRA, BCEA, EE legislation and labour relations practices
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Word and Excel
• Own reliable vehicle and willingness to travel

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all Employee Relations and Industrial Relations matters across the business
• Handle CCMA/Bargaining Council cases, including conciliations, arbitrations and related legal documentation
• Manage union relationships, negotiations, consultations and correspondence
• Advise management and HR on disciplinary procedures, grievances, appeals and labour legislation
• Manage retrenchments, restructuring and consultation processes
• Chair disciplinary and grievance hearings where required
• Manage and support Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court matters in conjunction with external attorneys
• Monitor and manage labour unrest, strikes and union activity
• Conduct ER/IR training and employee engagement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with relevant labour legislation, company policies and governance requirements
• Compile and manage monthly, weekly and ad-hoc ER/HR reports and statistics
• Identify labour relations trends and recommend appropriate interventions
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, management, employees, unions and external legal advisors
• Provide expert advice on BCEA, LRA, EE and general labour relations matters
• Identify and mitigate ER/legal risks and drive continuous process improvement

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation
• Excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent administrative and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Professional, confident and solutions-driven approach