Human Resource Specialist – Employee Relations

Rand Water; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist in Pretoria to manage employee relations and ensure compliance with labor strategies. The role requires a recognized qualification in Labour Relations, along with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a unionised environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and knowledge of CCMA proceedings. This position is pivotal in enhancing workplace conditions and minimizing disputes while supporting organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• 3 years proven experience in a unionised environment and in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of the CCMA and bargaining council proceedings is essential.
• A valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure standard Employee Relations Management processes.
• Implement effective ER strategies, policies and procedures.
• Monitor climate and report on trends and potential risks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and Written communication

Conflict handling and facilitation

Computer skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Social Science, Labour Relations or Labour Law

Advanced Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law

Job description

Job Advert Summary

To serve as a site business interface on employee relations matters by guiding management and employees to maintain labour peace through implementation and compliance of Rand Water's employee relations strategy, as well as ensure fewer disputes or minimise business interruptions, achieve high productivity and realization of the organization's overall strategy objectives and values.

Minimum Requirements

• Recognised Diploma or Degree in Social Science, Labour Relations or Labour Law.
• Advanced Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law, Advanced Programme in Labour Relations or Labour Dispute Resolution Practice is an advantage.
• 3 years proven experience in a unionised environment and in a supervisory capacity.
• A valid driver's licence.
• Knowledge of the CCMA and bargaining council proceedings is essential.

Primary Duties

• Ensure standard Employee Relations Management processes.
• Initiate projects that involve all relevant stakeholders to enhance employee relations strategic objectives on site.
• Roll out of values and ethics.
• Ensure capacity building of line management by conducting information sessions, individual coaching and counselling sessions, and ad hoc consultation sessions.
• Make recommendations regarding training interventions.
• Presentation of cases at the bargaining council, CCMA and Labour Court.
• Include directions and submissions of affidavits, opposing late applications/condonations, and negotiations for settlement applications of rescissions of awards.
• Implement effective ER strategies, policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence of agreements with labour and line management.
• Monitor climate and report on trends and potential risks to the organization.
• Assess the nature and possible risk associated with conflict situations and apply appropriate strategies to facilitate conflict handling.
• Implementation and monitoring of Rand Waters HR processes as required of the HR specialist role.

Knowledge

• Good understanding of Employee Relations matters.
• Good understanding of legislation that impacts employee relations.
• Sound knowledge of Rand Waters business.

Analytical reasoning and conceptualisation

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills (Verbal and Written).
• Conflict handling and facilitation skills.
• Computer skills.

Attitude

• Performance driven.
• Teamwork.
• Customer service orientation.
• Attention to detail.
• Highly organised.
• Ability to safeguard sensitive and confidential information.