Senior Employee Relations Manager - Hybrid Pretoria

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement fund

Performance-based bonuses

Annual leave

Professional development

Wellness programs

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced HR Manager specializing in Employee Relations to drive strategies that foster a positive, compliant workplace. You will advise senior management on complex ER issues, lead investigations, and shape engagement and dispute resolution across the organization.

The role requires strong knowledge of South African labor law, change management, and collaboration with legal counsel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR, Law, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
• 8+ years' progressive HR experience with a focus on Employee Relations.
• Expertise in workplace investigations, mediation, and conflict resolution.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor law (LRA, BCEA).

Responsibilities

• Lead ER strategies to promote a positive workplace culture.
• Investigate grievances, disciplinary actions, and disputes.
• Advise management on complex ER matters.
• Collaborate with legal counsel on sensitive ER issues.
• Develop training for managers on conflict resolution and conduct.
• Maintain and update HR policies for legal compliance.
• Monitor employee sentiment and manage change initiatives.
• Liaise with employee representatives and unions where applicable.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Mediation

Advising senior management

Policy development

Change management

Labour law (SA)

Communication

Education

Master's degree (HR / Law / Industrial Psychology)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced HR Manager specializing in Employee Relations to drive strategies that foster a positive, compliant workplace. You will advise senior management on complex ER issues, lead investigations, and shape engagement and dispute resolution across the organization.

The role requires strong knowledge of South African labor law, change management, and collaboration with legal counsel.