Employee Relations Specialist
3 weeks ago
A leading national organisation is seeking a skilled Employee Relations (ER) Specialist to join its Human Resources division. This role is focused on managing day-to-day industrial relations (IR) matters to ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant treatment of employees across the business.The ER Specialist will support line management in all employee relations matters, including misconduct, poor performance, disciplinary processes, and external dispute resolution. The ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of labour legislation, strong investigation skills, and the ability to provide proactive and compliant guidance.Key Responsibilities:Conduct internal investigations into ER matters, compile reports, and recommend appropriate actionsProvide support to management on poor performance and disciplinary issues, including the preparation of chargesAssist with drafting disciplinary hearing documents and outcomesGuide managers on preparing for CCMA cases and assist with proceedings where requiredAdvise on Department of Employment and Labour inspections related to BCEA, OHSA, and other regulationsContribute to the development of IR policies, procedures, and training materialsManage the anonymous whistleblower process in compliance with relevant legislationParticipate in ER/IR projects and initiatives as requiredProvide regular reporting on ER trends, case statistics, and risk areasRequirements:Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or Industrial RelationsA Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is advantageousMinimum of 2 years'' experience in an IR-focused role, or HR Generalist role with strong IR exposureExperience in the retail or service sectors is advantageousSound knowledge of South African labour laws and employee relations frameworksStrong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent investigative and report-writing abilityAbility to remain impartial, objective, and confidential in sensitive mattersDetail-oriented, highly organised, and able to work under pressureStrong interpersonal and advisory skills, with the ability to guide and influence line managementProactive, solutions-oriented, and resilient
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Employee Relations Specialist
1 week ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Truworths Full time R200 000 - R350 000 per yearJob DescriptionTruworths has an exciting opportunity in the Employee Relations department for an IR Professional with a passion for day-to-day IR. The core objective of the Employee Relations team is to ensure fair and respectful treatment of employees, in compliance with the law and consistent with our values, policies and objectives. This position requires...
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Employee Relations Specialist – DOEMPRELSPEC
4 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Armstrong Appointments Full timeOur client in the retail industry based in Cape Town are currently seeking the skills of an Employee Relations Specialist who has a passion for IR. This position requires an individual who has previous employee and labour relations experience and skills that enables the individual to work on a broad spectrum of employee relations and labour law matters....
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Employee Relations Specialist
9 hours ago
Cape Town, South Africa South African Medical Research Council Full time**Key Responsibilities Areas will include the following**: - Compliance, HR Governance and Risk Management. - Co-ordinating development and review of HR policies. - Collective bargaining and Recognition Agreement. - Active stakeholder engagement. - Training of managers and employees on employee relations processes. - Advising HR Business Partners on...
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Employee Relations Specialist
1 week ago
Cape Town, South Africa South African Medical Research Council Full timeDescriptionThe South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is looking for a competent and proactive individual to support and enhance the skills of managers and other staff members within the organization in applying and utilizing Employee Relations (ER) policies, processes, and procedures in accordance with relevant labor legislation. The incumbent of...
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Employee Relations Specialist
1 week ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL Full time R1 152 129 per yearThe South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is looking for a competent and proactive individual to support and enhance the skills of managers and other staff members within the organization in applying and utilizing Employee Relations (ER) policies, processes, and procedures in accordance with relevant labor legislation. The incumbent of this position...
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Employee Relations Specialist
1 week ago
Cape Town, South Africa Truworths Full timeTruworths has an exciting opportunity in the Employee Relations department for an IR Professional with a passion for day-to-day IR. The core objective of the Employee Relations team is to ensure fair and respectful treatment of employees, in compliance with the law and consistent with our values, policies and objectives. This position requires an individual...
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Senior Employee Relations Specialist
2 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Inizio Full time**Our Pledge** *** **The Role** The Senior Employee Relations Specialist drives INIZIO's processes, policies, and strategy across Employee Relations in Ireland, South Africa and the United Kingdom. You will act as a liaison between legal and business matters to act as a risk mitigation arm of HR, supporting ER policy creation, driving consistency across...
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Employee Relations Consultant
2 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa GM CONNECT Full timeJob Description We are looking for a motivated Employee Relations Consultant to join a well-established company in Capetown. assists in implementing the overall network labor strategy, working directly with specialists, Labour Relations in addressing and resolving labor and employee relations matters. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree plus PGD Labour...
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HR Specialist: Employee Relations
1 week ago
Cape Town, South Africa Computacenter2024 Full timeAn IT infrastructure service provider located in Cape Town is seeking an Hr Specialist. The role involves advising business leaders on employee relations and ensuring compliance with local and international labor legislation. Strong experience in South African labour law is essential, along with excellent relationship-building skills. The company offers a...
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Employee Services Specialist
1 week ago
Cape Town, South Africa Impact.com Full time**Our Company**: **Your Role at Impact**: - The Employee Shared Services Specialist is a crucial role responsible for providing exceptional human resources services to employees. The main responsibilities of this role are to handle employee inquiries, process transactions, manage employee data, ensure compliance with company policies, and collaborate to...
