Employee Relations Specialist

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Leave benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to foster a fair workplace by managing grievances, investigations, and disciplinary matters, while guiding managers on HR policies and procedures.

You will stay current with South African labor laws, develop ER strategies, train staff, and collaborate with HR Business Partners and Legal. A Bachelor's degree and 4–5 years ER experience are required.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of dedicated Employee Relations experience.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor law (LRA, BCEA, EEA).
• Proven experience in investigations and dispute mediation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations issues including grievances and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct impartial investigations into complaints and policy violations.
• Guide managers on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary procedures.
• Develop and implement employee relations strategies to promote a positive work environment.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies across the organization.
• Stay up-to-date with South African labor laws and best practices in employee relations.
• Develop and deliver training on employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace conduct.
• Collaborate with HR and Legal on complex ER cases.
• Maintain confidential records of ER activities.
• Foster a culture of trust and open communication within Benoni.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Communication

Negotiation

HRIS

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Industrial Psychology / Law

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join their dynamic team in Benoni, Gauteng. This crucial role focuses on fostering a positive and fair workplace environment by managing employee relations issues, resolving conflicts, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. The Specialist will act as a key point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures, and conducting investigations into grievances and disciplinary matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated HR professional with strong interpersonal and investigative skills to contribute significantly in Benoni.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve employee relations issues, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and disputes.
• Conduct thorough and impartial investigations into employee complaints and policy violations.
• Provide expert guidance and support to managers on employee relations matters, performance management, and disciplinary procedures.
• Develop and implement employee relations strategies to promote a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures across the organization.
• Stay up-to-date with South African labor laws and best practices in employee relations.
• Develop and deliver training programs on employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace conduct.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Legal departments on complex ER cases.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of employee relations activities.
• Foster a culture of trust, respect, and open communication within Benoni.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Law, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4-5 years of dedicated experience in Employee Relations or a similar HR role with a strong ER focus.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor law (LRA, EEA, BCEA) and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in conducting investigations and mediating disputes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Ability to remain calm and objective in challenging situations.
• Proficiency in HRIS and MS Office Suite.
• Experience working within the Benoni, Gauteng region is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R .
• Opportunity to specialize in a critical HR function.
• Contribution towards medical aid and retirement fund.
• Professional development opportunities in employee relations and labor law.
• A role with significant impact on organizational culture in Benoni.
• Standard leave and sick leave benefits.