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Purpose of the job: To provide professional advice and guidance to Line Management, Shop Stewards and all employees on Human Resources matters in line with the Labour Legislation, company policies and agreements.
Reporting to: Regional Manager - Human Resources
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric/Grade 12
- Minimum 3+ Years of relevant work experience
- National Diploma in Human Resources (NQF Level 6)
- B-Tech in Human Resources or Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law will be an added advantage
- Proven track record/relevant work experience in a similar role
- Manufacturing Industry knowledge (Highly advantageous)
- Valid driver’s licence (Highly advantageous)
- Trade Union environment work experience (Highly advantageous)
Main Responsibilities:
- Support and compile relevant HR reports as mandated by the HR Manager
- Provide supporting role and/or represent the company at the Bargaining Council in Conciliation matters, with guidance from the HR Manager and/or Director
- Provide a supporting role in preparation of Bundles for Arbitration matters
- Pro-active approach in dealing with IR matters on the shop floor
- Ensure good Communication with all stakeholders i.e. Employees, Management and Trade Unions
- Ensure there is Labour Peace in the workplace
- Manage absenteeism, follow HR Trends, and implement improvement strategies
- Consistently and fairly implement HR Policies and Procedures
- Manage and foster good relations between Management, Employees and Trade Unions, at all times
- Ensure Disciplinary cases and Grievances are fairly and procedurally resolved timeously as prescribed
- Ensure that employee benefits are fairly and equitably implemented
- Liaise with external Employee Benefits service providers on issues such as medical aid, retirement funds, disabilities, and general HR related administrative issues
- Ensure all employee benefits and relevant administration are adequately addressed, carried out, and processed with the relevant Funds/Schemes
- Schedule, take minutes and report on stakeholder meetings between the company and the Union/s
- Be always on top of shop-floor issues to understand Operations and IR/HR matters
- Provide support when required with general statutory reporting requirements including but not limited to Employment Equity
Key Skills and Competencies:
- High level computer literacy such as Excel, MS Office etc.
- Negotiation and Conflict handling skills
- Ability to manage multiple and concurrent projects on time
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