Employee Relations Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses based on performance

Training opportunities

Vereeniging location

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to foster a fair and constructive workplace. You will handle investigations into grievances, mediate disputes, and advise management on discipline and policy application.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR, Law, or Industrial Psychology and at least 5 years in employee relations, with strong knowledge of South African labour law and excellent negotiation, mediation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Law, Industrial Psychology or related field.
• 5+ years of experience specifically focused on employee relations.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labour legislation and industrial relations principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impartial investigations into employee grievances and complaints.
• Mediate disputes between employees and management to achieve resolutions.
• Advise management on best practices for employee relations and disciplinary actions.
• Develop and deliver training on workplace conduct and conflict resolution.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures across the organization.
• Stay current with changes in South African labour law and provide guidance accordingly.

Skills

Employee relations

Negotiation

Communication

Mediation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Law / Industrial Psychology

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and adept Employee Relations Specialist to join their team in Vereeniging . This critical role focuses on fostering a positive and productive work environment by managing and resolving employee relations issues effectively and impartially. You will be responsible for investigating grievances, mediating disputes, and ensuring compliance with all relevant labour legislation and company policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of human behavior, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fair and ethical HR practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and impartial investigations into employee grievances and complaints.
• Mediate disputes between employees and management to achieve mutually agreeable resolutions.
• Advise management on best practices for employee relations and disciplinary actions.
• Develop and deliver training programs on topics such as workplace conduct and conflict resolution.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures across the organization.
• Stay current with changes in South African labour law and provide guidance accordingly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience specifically focused on employee relations.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labour legislation and industrial relations principles.
• Proven ability to conduct investigations and manage sensitive employee issues.
• Excellent negotiation, mediation, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Performance-based bonuses and recognition programs.
• Opportunities for specialized training in conflict resolution and mediation.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a dedicated HR team in Vereeniging .
• Contribution to fostering a fair and respectful workplace.