Senior Employee Relations Specialist (Remote)

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote

Home office stipend

Global team

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist for a remote-first, globally distributed tech firm. You will proactively manage complex employee relations, guide management and staff on policies, investigations and disciplinary actions.

This role requires deep South African labour law knowledge, strong investigative and advisory skills, and the ability to handle sensitive cases with empathy across remote/hybrid teams. You will support HR partners and drive fair, compliant outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• 6–8 years of dedicated experience in employee relations with investigations and dispute resolution.
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of South African labour law, BCEA, LRA, EEA, and related legislation.
• Proven experience conducting complex workplace investigations and mediating disputes.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with tact and diplomacy.
• Experience in a remote or hybrid work environment is essential.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong facilitation and training delivery skills.
• Relevant professional certifications are advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and policy violations.
• Provide expert guidance to management and HR on relations matters, disciplinary processes, and legal compliance.
• Develop strategies to proactively manage and mitigate employee relations risks.
• Facilitate fair and consistent application of policies and procedures across all levels.
• Advise on disciplinary hearings, performance improvement plans, and terminations with legal defensibility.
• Stay updated on labour law changes and ensure compliant HR practices.
• Develop and deliver training for managers and employees on relations best practices.
• Analyze trends and metrics to identify systemic issues and preventative measures.
• Support HR Business Partners and line managers in managing complex employee situations.
• Maintain confidential records of investigations and cases.

Kenntnisse

Employee relations expertise

Investigations

South African labour law

Dispute resolution

Communication

Training delivery

Remote/hybrid work

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in HR/Law/Industrial Psychology

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a progressive international technology firm operating on a remote-first basis, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Employee Relations Specialist. This pivotal role will focus on proactively managing and resolving complex employee relations issues across the organization, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies, and promoting a positive and compliant work environment. You will serve as a key advisor to management and employees on all matters pertaining to employee conduct, grievances, disciplinary actions, and dispute resolution. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in South African labour law, exceptional investigative skills, and the ability to navigate sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism, all within a distributed workforce context. This is a critical role for maintaining a healthy and productive organizational culture remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and objective investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and policy violations.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to management and HR on employee relations matters, disciplinary processes, and legal compliance.
• Develop and implement strategies to proactively manage and mitigate employee relations risks.
• Facilitate fair and consistent application of company policies and procedures across all levels of the organization.
• Advise on and manage disciplinary hearings, performance improvement plans, and terminations, ensuring legal defensibility.
• Stay abreast of changes in labour law and ensure HR policies and practices remain compliant.
• Develop and deliver training programs to managers and employees on employee relations best practices, conflict resolution, and policy awareness.
• Analyze employee relations trends and metrics to identify systemic issues and recommend preventative measures.
• Support HR Business Partners and line managers in managing complex employee situations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of investigations and employee relations cases.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6-8 years of dedicated experience in employee relations, with a strong focus on investigations and dispute resolution.
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of South African labour law, BCEA, LRA, EEA, and related legislation.
• Proven experience conducting complex workplace investigations and mediating disputes.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Experience working within a remote or hybrid work environment is essential.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong facilitation and training delivery skills.
• Relevant professional certifications are advantageous.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, excellent health and wellness benefits, and opportunities for continuous professional development in the tech sector.
• As a fully remote position, you gain the ultimate flexibility and work-life balance, supported by a home office stipend.
• You will be part of a global, forward-thinking team that values collaboration and innovation.
• The company invests in its employees' growth through access to online learning platforms and industry conferences.
• This role provides the opportunity to significantly influence the employee experience in a dynamic, globally distributed organization, contributing to a culture of respect and fairness.