Human Resources / Industrial Relations Manager – Bloemfontein

Job Description

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. Minimum RequirementsRelevant Qualification – Relevant Degree and extensive IR/HR Experience
5 years relevant work experience, 2 of which should at least be in a unionized environmentConducting of CCMA / Bargaining Council Arbitrations with a successful track record
Handling of union issues and wage negotiations at various levelsAdvanced computer literacy in the Microsoft Office package — MS Word, MS Excel, E-mailMust be willing to travel – own reliable transport Duties & ResponsibilitiesReporting
Manage disciplinary statistics — Department of Labour submission purposes – monthly for final report to be submittedMonthly reporting of National Employee Relations statisticsWeekly reporting of IR and HR Matters
Reports submitted to and by investigators – to ensure full compliance and adherence to basic fundamentals in relation to the concern raised- as and when reports are receivedManage internal and external interfacesCompilation of Daily / Weekly and Monthly HR Reports.Creating sales orders / No Charge orders as needed.Drafting of internal and external correspondence.
Complete Payroll orders as needed.Compile Power Point presentations.Assist to resolve Staff enquiries. Project Management
Advise and management of all retrenchment and structural changes within the region as and when occursConsultation processes to be completed within the relevant time periodsManage grievances received within region to ensure compliance with code of good practice and other related policesProvide advice to management on ER related matters and disciplinary proceduresManage appeals procedureIndustry benchmarking in relation to conditions of employment and union activity of industry competitors per function of the businessConducting of IR Training as per National Training Schedule and regional requirementsManage Labour Court matters as a liaison with external attorneysManagement of strikes and labour unrest interventionsAnalysis of the nature and trends in respect of ER Related Matter/s and drive intervention/s of corrective measuresSupport the management of Department of Labour visits and execution of activities
Management of internal and external stakeholders
Interaction with line managers in order to improve diversity within the workplaceDrafting of recommendationsHaving a tracking mechanism of those concerns being addressed by line management

Union activity
Form sound relationships with union representatives and drive climate within the Operations Business.Having measures in place to ensure proactive notification of staff concerns and action points.Management of Union Membership within the company on a monthly basisConduct/Coordinate Employee Engagement sessions in order to be aware of the climate within the business and promote a healthy working cultureNegotiation and attendance of union meetingsEstablish and co-ordinate management/employee/union communication to promote a healthy working cultureAddress and respond to union correspondenceEstablish employee concerns to potentially reduce union membership and activitiesDirecting othersAddress all union issues and grievancesEnter into and manage union negotiations regarding issues that may arise.Attend to meetings and consultations with unions on all issues within FSG.Manage union correspondence and issues on a daily basis within FSG.
CCMA
Management of all CCMA cases for the Group where required including legal drafting and appearances in conciliations and arbitrations.Legal and legal complianceCompliance and governance for the Group and its subsidiaries.Drafting, vetting and negotiating of agreements both in the commercial and labour environmentsDrafting of legal opinionsEnsuring compliance with Court rules and RegulationsLiaising with external attorneys.Managing external advisorsEngagement with Internal stakeholders across the Group.Implement legally compliant best business practices and policies in order to protect the organization from regulatory and or legal actionEnsure continuous process improvement to enable effective operational processesProvide expert recommendations that are technically accurate and timeousMinimise potential financial losses through identifying, assessing and mitigating riskIdentify, manage and mitigate, where possible, the function’s operational risks in order to provide assurance to the businessAttend to ad-hoc legal functions and advise across the Group.Draft and attend to all Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court matters within the GroupAd-hoc
Assisting with other ad-hoc tasks, analysis and projects as and when requiredMonitor internal labour relations trends and submit relevant reportsAdvisory capacity related to all employee concerns and management to HR personnelKeep up to date with current ER legislation and ensure this is aligned with company’s Employee Relations policyEnsure that all ad-hoc duties are completed within the specified time periodTime ManagementAttend to retrenchment consultationsAttend to chair disciplinary hearingsAttend to chair grievance hearingsBCEA and Labour advice to HR, Line Managers and employeesLRA and EE advice Skills and Attributes:Exceptional administrative skillsExpert knowledge of labor legislation, policies and proceduresGoal orientatedGood communication and Interpersonal skillsHighly organizedHigh accuracy and attention to detailExcellent time managementProblem Solving and analytical capability

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position.Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

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