Employee Relations Advisor

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful incumbent will be responsible to:

  • Support the

Deputy Director:
Employee Relations and Wellness in the implementation of the HR strategy and achievement of all Employee Relations targets;

  • Provide specialist advice, guidance, support and representation with regards to Employment Relations and labour law compliance to Director: Human Resources;
  • Provide specialist advise to Line Managers, UP employees, Unions and the HR team in the effective management of the employee relations procedures and processes, disciplinary procedures and grievance procedures;
  • Advise Line Management, Human Resources Business Partner and staff in resolution of disputes;
  • Advise Line Management and Human Resources Business Partners on initiating of disciplinary and alternative dispute resolution processes;
  • Attend to disciplinary matters in terms of relevant documentation, legal advice obtained, communication, research and consultations with all effected parties, in accordance with agreed policies;
  • Provide orientation sessions and workshops in Employee Relations processes and procedures through scheduled or mandatory training workshops for Human Resources Business Partners, Line Managers and Shop Stewards;
  • Provide specialist advise, guidance, support and representation on policy and procedure development and maintenance;
  • Prepare reports on an annual and monthly basis in respect to all employee relations targets and statutory requirements;
  • Identify and define trends, barriers and impending risks with respect to employee relations issues;
  • Represent the University on legal and Employee Relations matters;
  • Prepare for proceedings through case law research and compiling bundles for the CCMA commissioners and union representatives;
  • Assist with consultations with external legal advisors, trade union officials, Department of Labour, CCMA and Labour Law consultants;
  • Represent the University in labour negotiations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • LLB Degree with a total three (3) years' relevant experience;
  • Three (3) years' Human Resources related degree with 4 years' relevant experience:
  • Specialist ER or general legal experience;
  • Exposure to a unionised environment;
  • Exposure to collective bargaining.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  • Excellent knowledge in Labour Law;
  • Good knowledge of organised labour processes and procedures;
  • Good knowledge of CCMA processes and procedures;
  • Good knowledge of Labour Court, Labour Appeal Court processes and procedures;
  • Excellent HR policies and procedures knowledge;
  • Excellent litigation skills;
  • Excellent negotiation skills;
  • Excellent legal writing skills;
  • Excellent research skills;
  • Excellent computer skills;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Excellent collective bargaining skills;
  • Excellent planning and organisation skills;
  • Good interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent relationship management skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law or Employee Relations;
  • 3 years' higher education experience.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

  • A comprehensive CV;
  • Certified copies of qualifications;

CLOSING DATE:
31 January 202- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._

  • The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions_.


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