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ER Manager / HR Business Partner

ER Manager / HR Business Partner

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SUMMARY :

Our client, a JSE listed multinational Group, seeks your strong Employee Relations and Human Resources experience to deliver a harmonious business environment through the strategic application of South African employment legislation to ensure the Group is compliant with all governing employment legislation.

ER Manager / HR Business Partner

Recruiter :

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC

Job Ref : DUR / SA

Date posted :

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Location :

Richards bay, South Africa

SUMMARY :

Our client, a JSE listed multinational Group, seeks your strong Employee Relations and Human Resources experience to deliver a harmonious business environment through the strategic application of South African employment legislation to ensure the Group is compliant with all governing employment legislation.

POSITION INFO : Job Focus :

  • Provide legal and compliance advisory services to the HRBPâs.
  • Be the strategic lead on all ER matters.
  • Provide effective Bargaining Council processes, CCMA engagement.
  • Ensure effective dispute resolution.
  • Fulfil the EE and transformation agenda.
  • Develop policies, legal matrices and frameworks of application.
  • Encourage successful stakeholder engagement at all levels in the business.

Minimum Job Requirements :

  • HR Degree / Employee Relations (ER).
  • Post Graduate qualifications are advantageous.
  • Minimum 8 to 10 years relevant ER experience in a unionised manufacturing industry.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in strategic leadership.
  • Proven successful practical application of relevant employee legislation (LRA, BCEA, EEA, etc.), in a commercial unionised environment.
  • Demonstrated value add within an Employment Equity, Diversity and / or Transformation portfolio.
  • Strong experience in stakeholder management at all levels.
  • Experience in the upholding of company values in ER matters.         Â

    • Key Performance Areas :

  • Work collaboratively with the HRBPs to fully understand the needs of employees and management, performance, transformation, disciplinary, grievance and arbitration issues, and provide best practice ER and EE strategic solutions.
  • Effective management of the ER strategy and EE plans in line with both legislative requirements and business objectives.
  • Proactively identify, analyse and report potential ER risks to minimise business interruption and promote a harmonious workplace.
  • Ensure implementation of Employment Equity and transformation objectives.
  • Ensure strike and contingency plans are continually updated in the event of any industrial action.
  • Advise on the handling of complaints, manage grievance procedures and facilitate counselling.
  • Manage the external legal advisory support in partnership with the Legal team.
  • Ensure that Managers and HRBPs are trained on all applicable employee relations best practices.
  • Support with the investigation of critical industrial relations issues.
  • Collate and analyse employee feedback across all levels on a regular basis and revise people programs and policies to generate more positive outcomes.
  • Provide advice for HRBPâs for effective dispute resolution.
  • Advise on negotiations and engagements between the organisation and employees.
  • Efficient management of all external dispute resolution processes.
  • Be informed of and keep up to date with employee legislation developments, case law and identify areas for continuous improvement across the Group.

    • Competencies :

  • Strong Commercial understanding.
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
  • Analytical and critical thinking ability.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    • Seniority level

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    Mid-Senior level

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    Full-time

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    Management and Manufacturing

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