Employee Relations Advisor

Talentcru; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Gauteng is recruiting a Specialist Employee Relations Advisor for a 6-month hybrid role. This position involves delivering high-quality HR services in Employee Relations, managing cases, and providing consultation to staff and management. Candidates should possess a degree in HR and relevant experience, along with knowledge of Labour Legislation and HR policies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience required.
• Familiarity with HR policies and procedures is necessary.
• Understanding of HR Theories and Models is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for ER process queries.
• Provide case management for ER processes.
• Liaise with Employment Law division on complex cases.

Skills

Knowledge of Labour Legislation, BCEA

Understanding of Employee Relation Practices

Business Understanding

Education

3-year Degree/Diploma in HR/ER related field

Honours degree in HR/ER related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Specialist Employee Relations Advisor

Our client is currently recruiting for a Specialist Employee Relations Advisor.

This role will expose you to a diverse working environment and the opportunity to connect with other individuals in the organization.

This is a 6-month contract.

Location: Midrand, Johannesburg - Hybrid

Role Purpose

To deliver a consistent and high-quality HR Services experience with regards to Employee Relations.

To align to global standards in order to ensure a consistent, efficient, and effective service.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for the business regarding all ER process queries and/or issues.
• Provide an end-to-end case management service regarding all ER processes, including but not limited to poor performance management, grievance management, and sick leave management.
• Provide support and consultation to both staff and line management throughout the ER process.
• Liaise with the Employment Law division on complex cases.
• Facilitate the end-to-end case management of the Income Continuation Benefits (ICB) process, including acting as a liaison between Insurer and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate, investigate, and appropriately close HR-related Speak Up cases.
• Build and maintain relationships/clarify expectations with key stakeholders.
• Be involved in sub-project deliverables on a needs-driven basis.
• Keep abreast of the latest HR trends (best practices), tools, and techniques through networking and monitoring the micro and macro environment.
• Maintain current reporting requirements to the relevant stakeholders and create and enhance ER-related reporting.

Minimum Requirements

• 3-year Degree/Diploma in HR/ER related field – essential
• 3-5 years relevant experience
• Honours degree in HR/ER related field – desirable
• Knowledge of Labour Legislation, BCEA
• Understanding of Employee Relation Practices
• Familiarity with HR policies and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software packages
• Experience with SAP (advantage)
• Knowledge of HR processes (advantage)
• Understanding of HR Theories and Models
• Business Understanding