HR Business Partner: Labour Relations and Generalist Ref no.: HRBP/LR&G/001 at Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority - LGSETA

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HR Business Partner: Labour Relations will be responsible for providing strategic and integrated human resources and support to the LGSETA ‘s in areas of HR including labour relations such as collective bargaining, dispute resolutions, grievance handling, and labour law compliance. Responsible for providing advice and guidance to the LGSETA on issues related to employee engagement, Organisational Design, Employment Equity, Diversity management and employee wellbeing.
 
Job Requirements:

• B-degree in HR/ Psychology or HR related degree and certificate in advance labour relation (NQF Level 7)
• Ideal Honours B degree in HR /administration of Psychology or related field postgraduate qualification would be advantageous
• 4-6 years in human capital management
• Experience in conciliation and arbitration in CCMA, Experience in labour relations,
• Knowledge of OHS Act and COIDA Act, work knowledge of PFMA/PPPFA, Report writing and must be computer literate.

Key performance areas:

• Providing strategic input and support in collective bargaining processes by analysing and assessing the organisation’s current labour relations situation, identifying potential bargaining issues, developing bargaining strategies, and negotiating collective agreements that align with the organisation’s goals
• Ensuring that the LGSETA is compliant with all relevant labour laws regulations, and policies
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures that align with legal requirements and provide guidance to the LGSETA’s management team on the interpretation and application of labour law
• Maintaining positive employee relations by developing and implementing programs and initiative that enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Managing and resolving dispute between the LGSETA and its employees or labour union  Providing strategic input and support in change management processes that may impact labour relations, such as restructuring, mergers or acquisitions.
• Providing input in the formulation, review and improvement of HR policies and procedures to ensure all relevant legislative requirements are incorporated and adhered to.