Manager HR & IR

We are looking for a suitably experienced HR & IR Manager to join our team.

The successful incumbent will provide professional HR and Industrial Relations support to General Managers, Operations Managers, Line Managers and employees. The position will be responsible for managing day-to-day HR and IR matters, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, Company policies, Bargaining Council agreements and sound HR practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide HR and IR advice and support to management and employees.
• Ensure compliance with the LRA, BCEA, Employment Equity Act, Bargaining Council agreements and other applicable legislation.
• Manage Industrial Relations matters, including unions, employee representatives, Bargaining Councils, CCMA and Labour Court matters.
• Maintain effective working relationships with unions and employee representatives.
• Handle disciplinary, grievance, incapacity, poor performance and absenteeism matters.
• Chair, facilitate and/or represent the Company in disciplinary inquiries, grievance hearings and other employee relations processes.
• Draft warnings, notices, charges, correspondence, outcomes, affidavits and other HR/IR documentation.
• Attend and represent the Company at CCMA and Bargaining Council conciliations, arbitrations and other proceedings.
• Assist with Labour Court matters and liaise with appointed attorneys where required.
• Manage and advise on retrenchments, transfers, restructuring and other employment-related processes.
• Assist with wage negotiations and collective bargaining processes.
• Assist management with strike and industrial action management.
• Draft, review and update HR, IR and labour-related policies and procedures.
• Ensure that HR policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers on the application of HR policies and legislation.
• Conduct HR and IR training for managers and employees.
• Assist with recruitment, selection, onboarding and induction processes.
• Maintain and manage personnel records and HR documentation.
• Assist with performance management and the implementation of performance improvement processes.
• Manage Employment Equity requirements and submissions.
• Assist with Skills Development, WSP and ATR requirements.
• Monitor HR and labour relations trends and provide relevant reports to management.
• Identify and proactively manage HR and IR risks.
• Provide opinions and recommendations to management on HR and labour-related matters.
• Establish training needs and arrange appropriate training.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as instructed by management.

Character Traits

• Pro-active and able to work under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Consistent, reliable and responsible.
• Self-motivated and professional.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations or Labour Law.
• Minimum 5* years' relevant HR and IR experience*.
• Experience dealing with unions and Bargaining Councils.
• Experience in CCMA and Bargaining Council matters.
• Experience handling disciplinary, grievance, incapacity and poor performance matters.
• Knowledge of retrenchments, collective bargaining and labour disputes.
• Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, Employment Equity Act, CCMA Rules and relevant case law.
• Experience in Employment Equity and Skills Development will be advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Afrikaans and English proficiency required.
• Valid driver's licence essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a pressurised and fast-paced environment.

Pay: R20 000,00 - R35 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vereeniging, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected remuneration?
• What is you current notice period?

License/Certification:

• Drivers License? (Required)

Work Location: In person