Human Resources Specialist

Rand Water; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to maintain labor peace and implement effective ER strategies. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in a unionized environment and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include managing employee relations processes, conducting training, and advising management. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years proven experience in a unionised environment.
• Exposure in a technical and highly regulated environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure standard Employee Relations Management Processes.
• Initiate projects to enhance employee relations strategic objectives.
• Conduct coaching and counseling sessions.
• Make training recommendations.
• Present cases at bargaining council and Labour Court.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Conflict handling and facilitation skills

Computer skills

Education

Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate)

Recognised Diploma/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 Waters employee relations strategy, as well as ensure less disputes or minimise business interruptions, achieve high productivity and realisation of the organisations overall strategies objectives and values.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education : Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate)
• A recognised Diploma / Degree in Social Science, Labour Relations or Labour Law
• Valid drivers license with ability to pass Rand Water K53 test

Desired Education

• Advanced Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law, Advanced Programme in Labour Relations or Labour Dispute Resolution Practice

Minimum Experience

• 3 years proven experience in a unionised environment

Desired Experience

• Exposure in a technical and highly regulated or similar environment would be advantageous

Primary Duties

• Ensure standard Employee Relations Management Processes
• Initiate projects that involve all the relevant stakeholders in order to enhance employee relations strategic objectives on site
• Ensure capacity building of line management by conducting information sessions, individual coaching and counseling sessions, ad hoc consultation sessions.
• Make recommendations regarding training interventions.
• Presentation of cases at the bargaining council ,CCMA and Labour Court.
• This includes directions and submissions of affidavits, opposing of late applications / condonations, negotiations to attend 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 on employee relations
• Sound knowledge of Rand Water's business
• Analytical reasoning and conceptualisation

Skills

• 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