Employee Relations Advisorafrica

Job Description:Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Expert advice and compliance through constant reviewing of developments in the ER field to ensure effectiveness and alignment of knowledge in ER team.Ensure that procedures are compliant with legislation.Ensure that procedures are used to the full by all stakeholders by regularly auditing usage and application.Advice management on the most appropriate cause of action when decision relates to function.Provide advice and interpretation to any stakeholder in so far as the function utilization and integration with other HR functions is concerned.Provide regular information to all stakeholders regarding use and trends specific to the function.Regularly conduct ER audits to ensure effectiveness and compliance.Hold and attend disciplinary and grievance inquiries.Identify potential conflict situations and minimize the implications.Control discipline and ensure fair decisions regarding Industrial Relations.Maintain good employee relations through effective two way open communication with line managers and employees and develop a trusting and mutual respect relationship with internal and external service suppliers.Effective development and application of the necessary ER administration systems and practices through provision of accurate ER related information.Support projects for the implementation of applicable Safety, Regulations, The Act, Codes of practice and standards.Ensure that ER systems used and procedures are competitive, legal, integrated with other Anglo Platinum systems and understood by employeesThis role is at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Manager ER/ Manager P&O Operations Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree/Advanced Diploma in Human Resource management or Employee relations Experience At least five years Human Resources experience, of which three years should in Employee Relation preferably in the mining environment or related.Knowledge and Skills Proficient in the interpretation and implementation of the LRA.Proficient in negotiation, problem solving and diplomatic skills.Proficient skills in relationship building with stakeholders (internal & external).Proficient skills in dispute or conflict resolution.