Group Employee Relations Manager

3 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Minopex Full time

**Introduction**

This position will be based at Head Office in Woodmead.

**Description**
The purpose of this role is to ensure the effective and efficient management of the Group Employee Relations function and to maintain sound stakeholder relations which supports continuity of operations. The role will collaborate with various departments / functions to ensure that Employee Relations support is provided in a fair and consistent manner, in line with legislative requirements, company policy and procedures. The role will be based at the Head Office in Woodmead with travel to operational sites and tribunal offices on a needs basis.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Monitor labour trends and recommend strategies and policies accordingly with emphasis on risk reduction and business continuity
- Manage the collective bargaining structures in the Company and develop, influence, and actively participate in the effectiveness of such structures
- Build and nurture relationships with local, regional, and national leaders of Organised Labour
- Plan, Design and conduct training in employee relations, negotiation skills, disciplinary, grievance and conflict resolution processes for all relevant stakeholders in the Group
- Implement and manage employee relations systems to prevent labour unrest and maintain workplace harmony
- Establish and coach strike handling teams regarding strike issues including security, recording of events business continuity plans and related aspects
- Recommend and update ER policies and procedures in line with changing labour legislation
- Manage labour cases and outcomes for the businesses including attorney briefings and liaison as necessary
- Conduct internal investigations, make recommendations and act as the central contact person for all labour related matters
- Manage and coordinate ER issues relating to labour, discipline, industrial action and identify risks and develop, recommend, and implement mitigation strategies to avert disruption to operational continuity
- Ensure policies, procedures and structures are properly communicated to all, consistently applied, and monitored to achieve co-operation and respect among all levels of employees
- Liaise with the CCMA / Bargaining / Negotiating forums, Department of Labour, union leadership and other stakeholders on mandated ER issues
- Co-ordinate labour forum meetings, representing the company in all internal and external ER meetings
- Promote harmonious relationships at the various operations by supporting the design, development, recommendation and implementation of ER strategies, systems and processes for pro-active resolution of labour issues
- Ensure the management and consistent handling of discipline, dispute resolution and grievances, through the required channels and according to parameters as described in applicable collective agreements.
- Consult and advise management on ER / IR risks that may affect the business
- Provide general employee relations advice to management, lead strike management issues and conduct any audits as may be necessary to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Plan, coordinate and drive the closure of outstanding items with unions to maintain business continuity and labour harmony
- Identify and/or evaluate causes of conflict and propose appropriate corrective / punitive action
- Monitor and report ER trends and activities throughout the organisation for proactive resolution
- Plan, coordinate and implement ER best practice
- Plan, coordinate and lead all wage negotiation processes in the company with Organised Labour
- Represent Minopex at third party dispute resolution structures (e.g. CCMA, CDR, Statutory Council etc.) for those matters that have company-wide implications and strategic consequences.

**Health, Safety and Legal Responsibilities**
- Ensure compliance with Minopex Health and Safety standards
- Identify hazards and risks while performing daily tasks
- Comply with provided systems, practices, methods, standards and procedures of the job
- Comply with all legal and operational requirements

**Financial**
- Analyse the ER function’s needs and develop a working budget / forecast in conjunction with the VP HR to ensure sufficient financial resources
- Manage, control and adhere to the approved budget
- Make the necessary provision for the utilisation of experts, litigators or additional trainers as and when necessary
- Make the necessary provisions for matters lost in the CCMA or Labour Court

**Qualification Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Employee Relations / Labour Law or Legal degree
- Post Graduate qualification in Employee Relations / Labour Law (advantageous)
- At least 10 years of Employer representation at the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration
- Dispute Resolution Training (essential) - Mediation and Arbitration
- 10 years in unionized / organised labour environments
- Mining or Construction Industry experience (essential)
- Microsoft Office Suit

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