Senior Specialist Employee Relations at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable and responsible to provide effective and credible advice, to the Ford Manufacturing team on labour relations processes and procedures
• Ensure the  sound and effective practical and consistent implementation of labour relations interventions across the Silverton operation
• Building and maintaining of constructive relationships between union and Manufacturing supervision and management
• Advise and consult upon and  facilitate & implement  IR structures & procedures for the day-to-day practical aspects of an IR function
• Ensure the successful and consistent management,  implementation and application of disciplinary and grievance procedures and policies
• Implement and maintain a comprehensive IR administration system
• Maintain and update all labour related policies and procedures, ensuring the enforcement and adherence of these policies and procedures by advising and monitoring management and staff
• Undertake comprehensive preparation for and representation of the company at the CCMA and remain conversant with all CCMA rules and processes.
• Develop and conduct Industrial Relations related training to Ford Manufacturing management, supervision and team leaders
• Facilitate the implementation of weekly meetings between management and organized labour
• Facilitate the implementation of regular engagements between HR Business Partners and organized labour
• Facilitate and maintain a sound working relationship with unions and union officials
• Monitor, review, and suggest interventions to optimize collective agreements
• Consult and advise management and employees with regard to labour legislation, policies and procedures
• Monitor internal and external labour relations trends and submit relevant reports
• Facilitate and conduct negotiations/consultations at national level within the framework of the company’s policy.
• Conduct all company retrenchment consultation with representative Trade Unions
• Support and maintain sound work relationships between employees, union and employer bodies.
• Monitor, review, and recommend interventions to optimize collective agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Honours or Masters degree in Labour Relations or Human Resources or LLB degree
• Preference will be accorded to candidates with a LLB degree
• 5 > years demonstrated application of the required skills and  related experience in a manufacturing environment
• A strong background in Labour Relations is essential in a highly Unionized environment
• Demonstrated experience and successful track record in representing employer at CCMA or Bargaining Council
• Advanced knowledge of the written and spoken English language