Employee Relations Specialist - Pretoria | Growth & Benefits

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for an Employee Relations Specialist in Pretoria, Gauteng. This role focuses on proactively managing employee relations, advising management and staff on HR policies, and ensuring compliance with labour laws.

You will lead investigations into grievances and misconduct, mediate disputes, and support leadership on sensitive ER matters. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in HR, Law, or Industrial Psychology and at least 4 years of ER experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Law, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience specifically focused on employee relations.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor law, including BCEA, LRA, and EEA.
• Proven experience in conducting workplace investigations and resolving complex ER issues.
• Excellent interviewing, mediation, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and objective investigations into employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and harassment claims.
• Provide expert guidance and support to managers and employees on complex employee relations issues.
• Develop and implement proactive employee relations strategies to prevent disputes and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures across the organization.
• Advise on compliance with all relevant South African labor laws and regulations.
• Facilitate mediation and conflict resolution processes between employees.
• Prepare reports on investigations and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and HR leadership on sensitive employee relations matters.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of employee relations training programs.

Skills

Investigations

Mediation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Law, Industrial Psychology, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for an Employee Relations Specialist in Pretoria, Gauteng. This role focuses on proactively managing employee relations, advising management and staff on HR policies, and ensuring compliance with labour laws.

You will lead investigations into grievances and misconduct, mediate disputes, and support leadership on sensitive ER matters. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in HR, Law, or Industrial Psychology and at least 4 years of ER experience, with