Employee Relations Specialist at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Job Summary

The South African Medical Research Council is looking for a competent and proactive individual to support and enhance the skills of managers and other staff members within the organization in applying and utilizing Employee Relations (ER) policies, processes, and procedures in accordance with relevant labor legislation. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for directing and managing HR functional areas related to Employee Relations (ER) and Employee Wellness, ensuring that the SAMRC complies with labor and employment legislation and practices while maintaining effective and efficient business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Areas will include the following:
•  Compliance, HR Governance and Risk Management.
•  Co-ordinating development and review of HR policies.
•  Collective bargaining and Recognition Agreement.
•  Active stakeholder engagement.
•  Training of managers and employees on employee relations processes.
•  Advising HR Business Partners on corrective and progressive discipline.
•  Advising and co-ordinating Wage Negotiations.
•  Manage the Employee Wellness portfolio.

Core Requirements:

•  Bachelors' degree in Human Resources, Employee Relations or related field
•  8 – 10 years Employee Relations related experience
•  Solid working knowledge of the principles and practices of employee and labour relations
•  In-depth knowledge and application of local labour and employment law and regulations
•  Knowledge of CCMA and Labour Court processes
•  Demonstrable experience in developing and executing programs that measurably impact positive employee relations

Added Advantage

•  Postgraduate degree in Labour / Employment Law / Postgraduate diploma in Employee Relations
•  Handling negotiations & consultations in unionized environment
•  Litigation skills