Divisional Employee Relations Specialist

**The Person**:

- Bachelor's Degree or B.Tech in Human Sciences, HR Management or Industrial / Organisational Psychology.
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in IR/Labour Law.
- Automotive experience is essential.
- A passion for industrial relations
- Experience with Unions in manufacturing.
- SAGE 300 HR system experience pref
- Leadership strength.

**The Job**:
HR Strategy:

- Assist with the implementation of the HR Management strategic and operational plans by aligning organisational strategy with employee needs.
- Build strategic relationships with key stakeholders.

Employee Relations:

- Manage the relationship between the organisation and unions.
- Oversee all people practices ensuring they are legally compliant.
- Create people practices which develop and maintain a positive working relationship.
- Ensure people practices are fair and transparent.
- Support the organisation through restructures.
- Monitor, report on labour trends and provide advise to Line Management regarding labour statistics.
- Create an awareness of BBBEE within the Group.

HR Legislation:

- Translate legislative changes into relevant HR Policies and Practices.
- An in-depth understanding of and comply with the relevant HR Legislation (Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, BBBEE Act, Skills Development Act, MIBCO Main Agreement, etc.

Recruitment and Selection:

- Compile and place adverts for recruitment.
- Co-ordinate the recruitment process, prepare interview packs and conduct recruitment interviews.
- Co-ordinate the sign on process (medical, employee data, payroll information, etc.)
- Co-ordinate and conduct the employee exit process/interviews.

Industrial Relations:

- Monitor and advise on substantive conditions of employment and related rights and obligations.
- Facilitate external IR processes (CCMA. Labour Court, DRC, etc.).
- Monitor the IR climate and advise Line Management on appropriate actions.
- Represent management in consultations and discussions with stakeholders on matters that arise at Plant level.
- Facilitate the resolution of employee disputes, grievances and conflicts.
- Co-ordinate and provide advice to all stakeholders on disciplinary proceedings.
- Facilitate formal and informal communication with Unions and Shop Stewards.
- Monitor national annual wage negotiations with Trade Unions and manage the implementation thereof.
- Keep abreast with IR developments, trends, Court judgements, communication systems, etc.

Organisational Development:

- Assist in implementing organisational development initiatives as required.

Performance Management:

- Instill a Performance Management Culture.
- Facilitate the Performance Management process and administer performance management records.

HR Systems:

- Comply with the requirements of the HR Quality Systems.

People Management:

- Ensure an enabling climate/culture.
- Ensure a safe, secure and legal working environment.
- Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives.
- Conduct Performance reviews and manage sub-standard performance.
- Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels.
- Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.).
- Resolve grievances and disputes.
- Union interaction.

Continuous Improvement
- Keep abreast with the latest trends and developments.
- Reporting.
- Compile HR reports.

**Skills and Competencies**:

- Business minded?
- Leadership strength?
- Problem solving?
- Strong communication skills at all levels?

This is a superb opportunity to take your skills and experience to the next level.