Employee Relations Manager at AVI Limited

Job Specification:

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on employee and industrial relations to business units within the AVI Group.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with union officials, shop stewards, and internal stakeholders to promote a harmonious work environment.
• Policy Management: Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Dispute Resolution: Lead the resolution of employee grievances, disputes, and disciplinary matters, representing the company in CCMA and Labour Court proceedings as necessary.
• Training & Development: Design and deliver training programmes to upskill HR teams and line managers in handling employee relations effectively.
• Performance Management: Guide management through performance improvement plans and processes addressing poor performance and incapacity issues.
• Change Management: Provide expert advice on retrenchment processes, ensuring compliance and sensitivity during organisational changes.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in law or a relevant qualification

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in employee relations within a complex organisational structure.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labour laws, including the Labour Relations Act and sector-specific determinations.
• Proven experience in managing union relationships and leading negotiations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of Labour legislation
• Knowledge of handling matters on workplace misconduct, poor performance, incapacity
• Knowledge of s189 and s189A retrenchment processes
• Knowledge of CCMA rules and proceedings

Deadline:16th June,2025