Employee Relations Specialist: Investigations & Policy

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension fund

Annual bonus

Wellness program

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an HR Specialist focused on Employee Relations in the Gauteng region. The role emphasizes investigations into grievances, disciplinary matters, and policy guidance for managers and staff.

The successful candidate will apply South African labour law, mediate disputes, and support policy development while collaborating with the HR team to maintain a fair, compliant workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Law, Industrial Psychology or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in employee relations or related HR role.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour law (LRA, BCEA, EEA).
• Proven workplace investigations and disciplinary hearing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impartial investigations into grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Advise managers and employees on labour law, policies and HR procedures.
• develop and review HR policies for fairness and legality.
• Mediate disputes to reach amicable resolutions.
• Oversee disciplinary processes and ensure procedural fairness.
• Deliver training on employee relations and policy adherence.
• Identify ER risks and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated on changes in labour legislation and impact.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor law

Investigations

Mediation

Negotiation

HRIS

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Law/Industrial Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an HR Specialist focused on Employee Relations in the Gauteng region. The role emphasizes investigations into grievances, disciplinary matters, and policy guidance for managers and staff.

The successful candidate will apply South African labour law, mediate disputes, and support policy development while collaborating with the HR team to maintain a fair, compliant workplace.