Employee Relations Manager

605 Adcorp BLU a division of Adcorp Workforce; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in workforce solutions is seeking an Employee Relations Manager in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will provide expert advice and support regarding employee relations, ensure compliance with labour legislation, and handle negotiations. With a focus on improving workplace dynamics and compliance, this role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the organization’s success.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years relevant experience in employee relations.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business, Commerce and Management Studies.

Responsibilities

• Advise on adherence to labour legislation and organizational policies.
• Resolve employee disputes and conduct union negotiations.
• Provide training related to Labour law processes.

Skills

Employee Relations

Advising on Compliance

Dispute Resolution

Training and Development

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business, Commerce and Management Studies

Job description

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Employee Relations Manager

Apply locations Johannesburg - Adcorp Place time type Full time posted on Posted 27 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 9, 2025 (3 days left to apply) job requisition id R103030

Position:

Employee Relations Manager

Job Description:

To provide specialist advice and support related to employee relations; continuously improving the quality, service and associated work outputs, contributing to and advising on procedures and processes that are in alignment with established practices, policy and labour
legislation.

Location:

Johannesburg - Adcorp Place

Contract Type:

Permanent

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• 3 – 5 years relevant experience
  

Education:

• Bachelor`s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business, Commerce and Management Studies

Additional Requirements:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the improvement of quality, service and desired work outputs, advising on procedural and process improvements; enabling adherence to a set framework of policies and procedures.
• Proactively identify process related operational problems, determine cause and effect and recommend improvements to solve issues based on previous experience and an understanding of the context of the problem.
• Plan for the organisation of work outputs and process improvement activities in light of a specific situational context related to an area of specialisation.
• Gather relevant information related to specialisation activities; collate and integrate into written reports for assessment or appraisal and present as an input to managerial reporting or decision making.
• Implement, manage and enable fair employee relations practices, to enable workforce delivery related to business objectives.
• Maintain current knowledge of related government rules and regulations, including all applicable Labour laws and regulations, to ensure adherence to compliance and meet reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with different business areas to provide employees with knowledge and awareness of relevant laws, associated regulations as well as requirements.
• Identify, diagnose and recommend improvements and provide specialist advice and support; ensuring that solutions are appropriate and effective.
• Provide training and development related to Labour law processes and the application of internal policies to line management and Human Resources practitioners.
• Represent area of responsibility at the Bargaining Council and with associated CCMA processes to effectively resolve disputes.
• Provide support to management in resolving employee disputes, including union negotiations, strikes, mutual interest disputes, wage negotiations, section 189/ 197 processes and mutual separation agreements, through consultation and act as a mediator to harmonise working relations.
• Monitor and advice clients on the industrial or employee relations environment.
• Advise on adherence to the application of labour legislation, conditions of employment and other related industrial matters and highlight potential risks.
• Represent the organisation in conducting client specific union and employee-related negotiations, facilitating a favourable outcome for the organisation.
• Ensure accurate client-specific reporting and trends analysis for all ER activities to enable comprehensive report submission to the team and the senior manager.
• Ensure support to clients are executed within agreed client specific SLAs.
• Comply with risk and governance policies and implement and provide subject matter feedback to enhance the development of processes applicable to an area of specialisation.
• Implement, evaluate, monitor and realign area specific processes, advising on compliance and delivery within the context of specified legislation.
• Provide advice and support to the business with the aim of mitigating litigation risk across impacted operational areas.
• Adhere to financial controls, governance and compliance policies and processes throughout an area of specialisation, contributing to cost efficiency.
• Participate in best practice forums and contribute positively to own and operational knowledge improvement related to human resources utilisation associated with an area of specialisation.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of change initiatives by making recommendations for guidelines and requirements in support of the change specific to an area of specialisation.
• Motivate, coach and develop direct reports, ensuring continuous development of human resources, creating an operational and process driven learning enabled environment.
• Contribute to a culture of stakeholder service excellence in support of an engagement strategy, which builds positive relationships and provides an opportunity for feedback and exceptional service delivery.

Points to Remember

About us

At Adcorp, we truly believe in the potential of our employees and are committed to supporting your career journey.

In a world that’s always changing, we recognise the importance of new skills, talents, and capabilities that help us connect, collaborate, and thrive together.

As a trusted workforce solutions provider, we’re dedicated to finding innovative ways to shape markets, drive economies, and build a brighter shared future.

Our passion lies in connecting people with fulfilling jobs that lead to more efficient and motivated workforces.

We’re here to help you turn your career dreams into reality. Our solutions not only provide job opportunities but also ensure that you have access to the financial support, healthcare, and peace of mind you deserve.

This empowers you to focus on your goals and contribute to the success of our greater company.

At Adcorp, your career matters, and we’re excited to support you every step of the way.

We'd like to help you find your best fit!