Senior Employee Relations Partner

RELX; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional in South Africa is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Partner to provide expert guidance to managers, HR colleagues, and employees. You will manage complex ER matters, ensure compliance with labour legislation, and deliver fair, practical outcomes through trusted partnership.

The role requires a Bachelor's or postgraduate qualification in Labour Relations or HR Management, proven CCMA experience, and deep knowledge of SA labour law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate qualification in Labour Relations or HR Management.
• Proven record representing employers in CCMA proceedings.
• Deep post-qualification experience in employee relations, labour relations, workplace investigations, and dispute resolution.
• Corporate, shared services, and multinational experience.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and employment practices.
• Experience advising managers, HR teams, and business leaders on complex employee relations matters.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise and partner with HRBPs, managers, and leaders on complex employee relations matters.
• Manage employee relations cases end to end, including investigations and terminations.
• Draft ER documentation and maintain compliant case records.
• Partner with Employment Counsel to ensure compliance with SA labour laws.
• Represent the organisation at CCMA and Labour Court when required.
• Monitor trends, analyse data, and provide actionable insights to reduce risk.

Skills

ER expertise

CCMA findings

Discretion & professionalism

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s or postgraduate qualification in Labour Relations or HR Management

Job description

LexisNexis Legal & Professional in South Africa is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Partner to provide expert guidance to managers, HR colleagues, and employees. You will manage complex ER matters, ensure compliance with labour legislation, and deliver fair, practical outcomes through trusted partnership.

The role requires a Bachelor's or postgraduate qualification in Labour Relations or HR Management, proven CCMA experience, and deep knowledge of SA labour law.