Snr Employee Relations Manager

1 week ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Heineken International B.V. Full time

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Immediate Superior: Head: Employee Relations
Location: Johannesburg
Function: People
Sub Function: Employee Relations
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 124151
Closing Date: 12/11/2024

Purpose:

- To provide an efficient and effective Employee Relations Centre of Excellence service and provide an exceptional experience to People Business Partners and Line Managers.
- To monitor labour legislation and stay abreast of changes to ensure full employment law compliance.
- To build and sustain excellent relationships between management, employees, shop stewards and union officials.

Key Responsibilities:
Based in Johannesburg, the Senior Employee Relations Manager will:

- Provide advisory & consultation services on ER matter across the OpCo.
- Handle CCMA matters and takes ownership of all external dispute resolution processes.
- Partner with Employee Relations Centre of Excellence to ensure that all employment law policies remain updated and relevant.
- Partner with Heads of People, Project Managers and Leadership on all operating model, org design and change projects, creating an exceptional experience for project leads and affected staff.
- Build and maintain excellent relationships between management, employees and unions.
- Partner with preferred employment law attorneys to ensure a first class and cost-effective service to the business.
- Partner with Employee Relations Centre of Excellence during wage negotiations, bringing the required expertise to conclude wage negotiations within mandate.
- Manage Dispute and Grievance procedures.
- Negotiate collective bargaining agreements with the union.
- Conduct Employee relations training and development workshops to ensure that line managers are fully competent in the management of discipline and performance in the workplace.
- Resource Management including the Employee Relations budget.

Education & Experience:

- Post Graduate Employment Law or similar Qualification
- Having graduated and practiced as a qualified labour lawyer would be advantageous
- A minimum of 10 years Employment Law experience working on strategic people projects
- Previous People Practitioner experience within a FMCG or manufacturing environment would be advantageous
- Solid CCMA track record
- Subject matter expert on Labour Relations Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act, having demonstrated previous experience in facilitating Section 189 and Section 197 projects
- Solid business acumen and exceptional problem-solving and negotiations skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage conflict effectively
- Solid track record in having worked effectively with people from diverse, cross-cultural and multinational backgrounds.
- Computer literacy skills - MS Office, Presentations - SAP would be advantageous

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.



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