Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Employee Relations Manager at our Head Office in KZN to join the team. You will be required to provide expert Labour Relations advice to management, supervisors and employees whilst growing the departmental visibility to give effect to the vision and mission of the Labour Relations department.
Grade 12 / MatricQualification in Human Resources Management3 - 5 Years' experience in Employee Relations GeneralistAdvantageous: Post Graduate Qualification in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations or Industrial PsychologyExperience as an ER Generalist in Retail or FMCG industry Job Specification:
Advise the business on best practice in terms of Employee Relations matters and other Legislation that impact on Employee Relations.Study, interpret and advise all business units on applicable Labour Legislation and ensure compliance where applicable.Ensure the updating, interpretation and implementation of Organization Policies, Procedures and Agreements.Prepare and present best practice solutions to the business to minimize risks, including management reporting and benchmarking statistics.Conduct research, study, interpret and advise business on new and/or updated Labour Legislation.Investigate the financial and other implications of legislative changes in conjunction with the Group Employee Relations manager and otherSpecialists, and devise and implement solutions to minimize the potential risk.Benchmark against best practices and ensure best practice is followed with regard to the Employee relations Framework and practices.Maintain current knowledge of tools and best practices within Employee Relations.Day to day HR/ IR advice to Managers/ Directors/ Employees.Ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity even when dealing with controversial issues.Chairing Disciplinary hearings.Appearances at the CCMA for inter alia:Con/Arb processes,Conciliations,Arbitrations,Dealing with internal grievances (Group and individual).Counseling, Evaluation and Training of staff.Incapacity Investigations (Poor Work Performance and Ill Health).Facilitating Retrenchment procedures.Drafting / or perusing of Recognitions agreements/ wage and or any other agreements pertaining to Employee/ Union related matters.Strike attendances and settlements.Development and presentation of courses (Junior to management level) on:Industrial Relations inter alia.CCMA preparations and representation during conciliations and/ or arbitrations.Store/Head Office preparation for Department of Labour inspections.Review and/ or any other relevant litigation work to the Labour Court.Formulating and implementing HR policies and/ or procedures.Drafting of written correspondence to the Department of Labour.Ability to prepare and interpret policies and statistical reports.Ability to effectively prepare and efficiently maintain accurate records and reports.Ability to plan and coordinate meetings, programs, and activities.Knowledge of LRA; BCEA; SDLA; OHSA; COIDA; UIA; UI Contribution Act; SDA and EEA.English – Read, write and speak wellAbility to communicate effectivelyBe a good negotiator and conflict handlerRelationship building skillsCreative problem solvingTrustworthy and honestAbility to multitask Reliability, dependable and responsible Accuracy and efficiencyBasic computer skills - Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint & OutlookAdvantageous: 2 nd Additional Language – Read, write and speak well. Be able to effectively facilitate a training session
Special conditions of employment: Needs to work under pressure and reach tight deadlinesSouth AfricanMIE, clear criminal and creditDriver's license and/or own reliable transportRemuneration and benefits: Market-related salaryMedical aidProvident fundStaff accountONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL. Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem's approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities. 6 people have applied for this job. 186 people have viewed this job.
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