Industrial Relations Specialist: Labour Law & Compliance Expert

Compass; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Medical Waste seeks an experienced Industrial Relations Specialist to join our Human Resources team in Durban. The role focuses on employee relations, ensuring compliance with SA labour laws, and maintaining a positive workplace culture.

The successful candidate will handle routine and complex IR matters, collaborate with unions, develop IR procedures, and support training and audits to drive continual improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in HRM/IR or legal qualification.
• 3–5 years of industrial relations experience.
• Superior knowledge of South African labour legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and related laws.
• Manage grievances and grievance procedures, ensuring timely resolution.
• Collaborate with management and unions to maintain compliance with collective agreements.
• Analyze and develop operating procedures related to industrial relations.
• Develop and update strike and contingency plans; monitor strike action and advise on handling thereof.
• Advise management on conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.
• Oversee the development of IR protocols, procedures, and handbooks.
• Facilitate training sessions on industrial relations and labour laws for staff at all levels.
• Conduct internal audits of HR practices and drive continual improvement.
• Prepare correspondence regarding various IR matters and legal proceedings.
• Assist Initiators to compile evidence packs and CCMA bundles.
• Attend CCMA matters as required.

Skills

IR expertise

Labor law knowledge

Education

HR/IR degree or legal qualification

Job description

Compass Medical Waste seeks an experienced Industrial Relations Specialist to join our Human Resources team in Durban. The role focuses on employee relations, ensuring compliance with SA labour laws, and maintaining a positive workplace culture.

The successful candidate will handle routine and complex IR matters, collaborate with unions, develop IR procedures, and support training and audits to drive continual improvement across the organization.