Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Pension contributions

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist in Vereeniging, Gauteng, to foster a positive work environment by managing employee relations issues, ensuring fair policy application, and promoting constructive dialogue between staff and management.

The role requires SA labour law knowledge, strong conflict resolution, and the ability to deliver training, investigations, disciplinary hearings, and retrenchment guidance, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Law or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in employee relations or industrial relations.
• In-depth knowledge of SA labour law (LRA, BCEA, EEA) and CCMA procedures.
• Experience in investigations, disciplinary hearings, and grievance procedures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to remain impartial and objective in sensitive situations.
• Proficiency in HRIS and MS Office Suite.
• Experience in developing and delivering training is advantageous.
• Hybrid work readiness; based in or able to commute to Vereeniging.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve grievances and disputes promptly.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on ER matters.
• Ensure compliance with SA labour laws and policies.
• Develop and deliver ER training programs.
• Conduct disciplinary hearings and investigations with fair process.
• Advise on retrenchment processes and legal compliance.
• Monitor morale and identify areas of concern.
• Contribute to HR policy development and refinement.
• Promote positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Collaborate with other HR functions to support goals.

Skills

Labour law knowledge

Conflict resolution

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Law

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Employee Relations Specialist to join their team in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This crucial role focuses on fostering a positive and productive work environment by managing employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies, and promoting constructive dialogue between employees and management. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of labour law, excellent conflict resolution skills, and a passion for creating a harmonious workplace. This position operates on a hybrid model, offering a blend of office-based collaboration and remote flexibility within the Vereeniging area.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve employee grievances and disputes in a timely and objective manner.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations matters.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African labour laws and company policies.
• Develop and deliver training programs on employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct disciplinary hearings and grievance investigations, ensuring fair process and accurate documentation.
• Advise on and manage retrenchment processes, ensuring legal compliance.
• Monitor employee morale and proactively identify potential areas of concern.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of HR policies and procedures.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Work collaboratively with other HR functions to support overall organizational goals.

Requirements

• A relevant degree in Human Resources, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience specifically in employee relations or industrial relations.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labour law (LRA, BCEA, EEA) and CCMA procedures.
• Proven experience in conducting investigations, disciplinary hearings, and grievance procedures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to remain impartial and objective in sensitive situations.
• Proficiency in HRIS and MS Office Suite.
• Experience in developing and delivering training is advantageous.
• Must be comfortable with a hybrid work arrangement and based in or able to commute to Vereeniging, Gauteng.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R .
• Hybrid work arrangement offering a balance of remote and office work.
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping a positive workplace culture.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
• Comprehensive medical aid and pension fund contributions.
• Work within a supportive and experienced HR team in Vereeniging.