Senior Employee Relations Specialist | Benoni

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Leave benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to foster a fair workplace by managing grievances, investigations, and disciplinary matters, while guiding managers on HR policies and procedures.

You will stay current with South African labor laws, develop ER strategies, train staff, and collaborate with HR Business Partners and Legal. A Bachelor's degree and 4–5 years ER experience are required.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of dedicated Employee Relations experience.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor law (LRA, BCEA, EEA).
• Proven experience in investigations and dispute mediation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations issues including grievances and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct impartial investigations into complaints and policy violations.
• Guide managers on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary procedures.
• Develop and implement employee relations strategies to promote a positive work environment.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies across the organization.
• Stay up-to-date with South African labor laws and best practices in employee relations.
• Develop and deliver training on employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace conduct.
• Collaborate with HR and Legal on complex ER cases.
• Maintain confidential records of ER activities.
• Foster a culture of trust and open communication within Benoni.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Communication

Negotiation

HRIS

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Industrial Psychology / Law

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to foster a fair workplace by managing grievances, investigations, and disciplinary matters, while guiding managers on HR policies and procedures.

You will stay current with South African labor laws, develop ER strategies, train staff, and collaborate with HR Business Partners and Legal. A Bachelor's degree and 4–5 years ER experience are required.