Senior ER Lead — Remote, SA Labour Law Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Medical aid plan

Provident fund contribution

Professional development and legal培训

Generous annual leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to join our fully remote team in South Africa. You will advise on investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances, and labor law compliance across the organization.

The ideal candidate has deep SA labour law knowledge, outstanding investigative skills, and the ability to guide HR and management with diplomacy and professionalism in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in employee relations with investigations focus.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor law (LRA, BCEA, EEA).
• Experience conducting complex workplace investigations and hearings.
• Excellent mediation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct investigations into grievances, disciplinary complaints, and ER issues.
• Provide expert advice on employment law, disciplinary procedures, and best practices.
• Develop and refine policies related to conduct, performance, and grievance resolution.
• Facilitate mediation between employees and management for amicable resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with LRA, BCEA, EEA, and SA legislation.
• Deliver training to managers and employees on ER topics.
• Analyze ER trends to identify risks and propose solutions.
• Stay updated on labor law changes and market trends.
• Maintain confidential ER records.
• Support a fair and respectful workplace culture.

Skills

Investigations

Advisory services

Employment law

Mediation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to join our fully remote team in South Africa. You will advise on investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances, and labor law compliance across the organization.

The ideal candidate has deep SA labour law knowledge, outstanding investigative skills, and the ability to guide HR and management with diplomacy and professionalism in a remote-first environment.