IR & Compliance Lead — Luxury Retail Growth

Browns Jewellers; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on luxury products

Lunch provided daily

High-end working environment

Job summary

Browns Jewellers in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Industrial Relations & Compliance Manager to own fair, compliant people practices across the business. You will shape discipline, grievances and statutory compliance, aligning with Browns' premium brand.

You will manage the full employee relations lifecycle, including disciplinary matters, CCMA representation, policy development and training for managers and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Labour Law, Labour Relations, HR or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations or Labour Law.
• Experience chairing disciplinary and grievance hearings.
• Strong CCMA conciliation and arbitration experience.
• Solid knowledge of SA labour legislation and statutory requirements.
• Excellent communication, investigation, facilitation and stakeholder skills.
• Experience in multi-site retail is advantageous.
• Postgraduate qualification in Labour Law or SABPP registration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes.
• Represent Browns at the CCMA and relevant bargaining councils.
• Manage employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution and mediation.
• Oversee statutory compliance across relevant South African labour legislation.
• Coordinate Employment Equity, WSP and ATR requirements.
• Manage IOD/COIDA claims and support OHS compliance.
• Maintain accurate ER records, case registers and documentation.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Provide expert advice to management on labour legislation and employee relations.
• Deliver practical ER and labour legislation training to managers and employees.
• Analyse ER trends and provide meaningful insights for executive reporting.

Skills

Employee relations

Industrial relations

CCMA

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Labour Law/IR/HR or related

Tools

MS Office

HR case management systems

Job description

Browns Jewellers in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Industrial Relations & Compliance Manager to own fair, compliant people practices across the business. You will shape discipline, grievances and statutory compliance, aligning with Browns' premium brand.

You will manage the full employee relations lifecycle, including disciplinary matters, CCMA representation, policy development and training for managers and staff.