Senior Specialist Employee Relations

Ford Motor; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Pretoria is seeking a Labour Relations Advisor to enhance relations with unions and manage labour legislation processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Labour Relations or Human Resources, with significant experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include providing advice on policies, implementing procedures, and maintaining sound work relationships. Competitive salary and full-time position offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated application of required skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in Labour Relations in a unionized environment.
• Experience representing employer at CCMA or Bargaining Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective advice to manufacturing team on labour relations processes.
• Implement labour relations interventions across the operation.
• Build constructive relationships between union and management.
• Manage and implement disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Skills

Labour legislation

Advanced writing and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Disciplinary & grievance processes

Consultation with Union members

Education

Degree in Labour Relations or Human Resources or LLB

Job description

Description

Sound knowledge of and the ability to apply labour legislation

Ability to analyze interpret and apply and implement policies decisions collective agreements and legislation

Advanced writing and verbal communication skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills including excellent listening superior oral and written communication presentation conflict resolution skills

Mediation / facilitation skills : ability to work with various parties with an understanding of the influences on their behaviour and attitudes

Ability to draft recommend changes to and substantiate departmental policies and procedures based upon analyzing trends in the labour relations environment

Ability to use discretion and flexibility with considerable independence and to identify the effective application of policies and procedures to individual cases

Ability to manage complex group and personal dynamics and relationships while contributing effectively in a team environment

Ability to apply disciplinary & grievance processes

Ability to promote professional and effective communication through consultation with Union members

Ability to interpret and implement Union / Company agreements

Ensure labour stability across Ford Manufacturing operation.

Facilitate and maintain a constructive and effective union / management relationship.

Provide expert credible advice and guidance on the provision and strategically sound application and implementation of all policies procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

Accountable and responsible to provide effective and credible advice to the Ford Manufacturing team on labour relations processes and procedures

Ensure the sound and effective practical and consistent implementation of labour relations interventions across the Silverton operation

Building and maintaining of constructive relationships between union and Manufacturing supervision and management

Advise and consult upon and facilitate & implement IR structures & procedures for the day-to-day practical aspects of an IR function

Ensure the successful and consistent management implementation and application of disciplinary and grievance procedures and policies

Implement and maintain a comprehensive IR administration system

Maintain and update all labour related policies and procedures ensuring the enforcement and adherence of these policies and procedures by advising and monitoring management and staff

Undertake comprehensive preparation for and representation of the company at the CCMA and remain conversant with all CCMA rules and processes.

Develop and conduct Industrial Relations related training to Ford Manufacturing management supervision and team leaders

Facilitate the implementation of weekly meetings between management and organized labour

Facilitate the implementation of regular engagements between HR Business Partners and organized labour

Facilitate and maintain a sound working relationship with unions and union officials

Monitor review and suggest interventions to optimize collective agreements

Consult and advise management and employees with regard to labour legislation policies and procedures

Monitor internal and external labour relations trends and submit relevant reports

Support and maintain sound work relationships between employees union and employer bodies.

Monitor review and recommend interventions to optimize collective agreements.

Qualifications

Degree in Labour Relations or Human Resources or LLB degree

Preference will be accorded to candidates with a LLB degree

years demonstrated application of the required skills and related experience in a manufacturing environment

A strong background in Labour Relations is essential in a highly Unionized environment

Demonstrated experience and successful track record in representing employer at CCMA or Bargaining Council

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Customer Service,CFA,Ethernet,Fiber,Anesthesia

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Manufacturing

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1