Employee Relations Specialist

Sun International; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 340,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun International in Brakpan, ZA seeks an Employee Relations Specialist to manage end-to-end ER case lifecycles, ensuring fair, legally compliant outcomes. The role conducts workplace investigations, manages disciplinary and grievance processes, prepares cases and represents the organisation in external dispute resolution forums, while providing ER guidance to managers and PBE stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong ER/Labour Relations expertise, CCMA preparation, investigative

Qualifications

• Manages end-to-end employee relations case lifecycle with fair, compliant outcomes.
• Conducts workplace investigations and manages disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Represents organisation in external dispute resolution and provides ER guidance to managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end employee relations case lifecycle, ensuring fair and compliant outcomes.
• Conduct workplace investigations and manage disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Prepare cases, documentation and represent organisation in external dispute resolution forums.

Skills

Employee Relat’n

Labour Relations

Disciplinary & Grievance

Workplace Investigations

CCMA Preparation

Dispute Resolution

LRA/BCEA Knowledge

ER Risk & Compliance

Communication & Stakeholder

Organisation & Prioritisation

Problem Solving

Integrity

Tools

HRIS Systems

Job description

Employee Relations Specialist Sun International•Brakpan, ZA

The Employee Relations Specialist manages the end-to-end employee relations case lifecycle, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes. The role conducts workplace investigations, manages disciplinary and grievance processes, prepares cases and represents the organisation in external dispute resolution forums, while providing specialist ER guidance to managers and PBE stakeholders.

Core behavioral & Technical / proficiency competencies:

• Employee Relations and Labour Relations management.
• Disciplinary and grievance case management.
• Workplace investigations and evidence management.
• CCMA preparation and organisational representation.
• Dispute resolution, mediation and conflict management.
• Application and interpretation of the LRA, BCEA and other relevant employment legislation.
• Procedural and substantive fairness.
• ER risk identification and legal compliance.
• Preparation of charge sheets, case bundles, submissions and ER documentation.
• HRIS and employee relations case management systems.
• ER reporting, case trends and risk analysis.
• Manager guidance and coaching on ER processes.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Emotional maturity and conflict management.
• Sound judgement and decision-making.
• Communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Organisation, planning and prioritisation.
• Problem-solving and adaptability.
• Integrity.
• Transparency.
• Problem-Solving.
• Customer Centricity.
• Lifelong Learning.
• Respect for Diversity.