Employee Relations Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Performance bonuses

Supportive HR team

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley seeks an proactive Employee Relations Specialist to foster a positive and productive work environment. You will manage grievances, investigations, and disciplinary actions, ensuring fair application of HR policies.

You will advise managers on employee relations best practices, conduct confidential investigations, and develop training on conflict resolution, harassment prevention, and performance management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Law or related field.
• Experience in employee relations or HR.
• Strong knowledge of SA labor law and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve grievances, disciplinary actions, and workplace conflicts.
• Conduct thorough investigations with fairness and confidentiality.
• Advise managers on employee relations and legal requirements.
• Develop and deliver training on conflict resolution, harassment prevention, and performance management.
• Promote positive culture through engagement and communication.

Skills

Employee relations

Conflict resolution

Discretion

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Law or HR

Job description

About the Role

Our client in Kimberley is seeking a proactive and empathetic Employee Relations Specialist to foster a positive and productive work environment. This role is dedicated to managing and resolving workplace issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies, and promoting healthy employee relations. You will act as a key point of contact for employees and management, providing guidance on conflict resolution, disciplinary procedures, and grievance management. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, a deep understanding of HR principles, and a commitment to fair treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and workplace conflicts in accordance with company policy and labor laws in Kimberley .
• Conduct thorough investigations into employee relations issues, ensuring fairness and confidentiality.
• Advise managers and supervisors on employee relations best practices and legal requirements.
• Develop and deliver training programs on topics such as conflict resolution, harassment prevention, and performance management.
• Promote a positive organizational culture through proactive engagement and communication strategies.
• Stay updated on labor laws and industry trends impacting employee relations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience specifically in employee relations or a related HR field.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor law and dispute resolution processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the workplace culture in Kimberley .
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive management and a collaborative HR team.
• Generous annual leave and performance-related bonuses.