ER Manager / HR Business Partner

Job Focus :

• Provide legal and compliance advisory services to the HRBPs.
• Be the strategic lead on all ER matters.
• Provide effective Bargaining Council processes, CCMA engagement.
• Ensure effective dispute resolution.
• Fulfil the EE and transformation agenda.
• Develop policies, legal matrices and frameworks of application.
• Encourage successful stakeholder engagement at all levels in the business.

Minimum Job Requirements :

• HR Degree / Employee Relations (ER).
• Post Graduate qualifications are advantageous.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years relevant ER experience in a unionised manufacturing industry.
• Minimum 5 years experience in strategic leadership.
• Proven successful practical application of relevant employee legislation (LRA, BCEA, EEA, etc.), in a commercial unionised environment.
• Demonstrated value add within an Employment Equity, Diversity and / or Transformation portfolio.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management at all levels.
• Experience in the upholding of company values in ER matters.

Key Performance Areas :

• Work collaboratively with the HRBPs to fully understand the needs of employees and management, performance, transformation, disciplinary, grievance and arbitration issues, and provide best practice ER and EE strategic solutions.
• Effective management of the ER strategy and EE plans in line with both legislative requirements and business objectives.
• Proactively identify, analyse and report potential ER risks to minimise business interruption and promote a harmonious workplace.
• Ensure implementation of Employment Equity and transformation objectives.
• Ensure strike and contingency plans are continually updated in the event of any industrial action.
• Advise on the handling of complaints, manage grievance procedures and facilitate counselling.
• Manage the external legal advisory support in partnership with the Legal team.
• Ensure that Managers and HRBPs are trained on all applicable employee relations best practices.
• Support with the investigation of critical industrial relations issues.
• Collate and analyse employee feedback across all levels on a regular basis and revise people programs and policies to generate more positive outcomes.
• Provide advice for HRBPs for effective dispute resolution.
• Advise on negotiations and engagements between the organisation and employees.
• Efficient management of all external dispute resolution processes.
• Be informed of and keep up to date with employee legislation developments, case law and identify areas for continuous improvement across the Group.

Competencies :

• Strong Commercial understanding.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking ability.
• Leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.