Industrial Relations (IR) Manager

Minimum Requirements: 

• Minimum 5 years experience in an IR / ER management role.
• LLB Degree / admitted attorney (advantageous).
• Degree / diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or Labour Relations.
• Valid drivers license.
• Clear ITC and criminal record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to cope in a demanding work environment.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Excellent administrative and interpersonal skills.
• Conflict handling and solutions driven.
• High level of attention to detail, time management, planning of own work, coordination and prioritization.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Deadline driven.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to multitask due to the demanding nature of the business.
• Extensive knowledge of all relevant labour legislation.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of all CCMA / NBCRFLI processes, including representation and filing of notices.
• Understanding of Labour Court processes.

Responsibilities:

• Legal drafting of applications or notices to be used at CCMA, National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI) and / or Labour Court, such as condonation applications and rescission applications.
• Represent the company at all matters at the CCMA and NBCRFLI.
• Interacting with external legal counsel on any IR matter, including Labour Court.
• Training of line management in aspects of IR, including investigations and chairing of hearings.
• Drafting of monthly IR reports, including Board submissions as and when required.
• Drafting of written communication to any external parties, such as trade unions or attorneys, as and when required.
• Keeping the business up to date on amendments regarding labour related matters, such as developing cases, changes in legislation, strike action and wage negotiations.
• Providing an all-round comprehensive IR function to the business, thereby ensuring all IR / HR policies and complied with, including the compliance of such by line management and supervisors.
• Ensuring a comprehensive investigation of any misconduct, including attending to suspensions, issuing and drafting of notices of hearings and drafting of warnings or dismissal notices.
• Drive and manage misconduct, incapacity and retrenchment matters from start to finish in a timely manner, however also ensuring fairness.
• Manage matters relating to poor work performance, sick leave abuse and regular absenteeism.
• Acting as the IR Representative and being present in any IR matters such as disciplinary hearings, incapacity processes, counselling sessions and consultations.
• Ensuring that the correct IR processes are followed within the business, and also ensuring all processes are fair, consistent and compliant with company policies and any governing legislation.
• Making certain that recordings are properly transcribed by typists / scribes.
• Immediately notifying the Payroll department of any terminations, suspensions and abscondments.
• Drafting and amending IR policies from time to time to ensure they are up to date.
• Draft and amend any agreement that may be required, such as settlement agreements, retrenchment agreements and mutual separation agreements.
• Liaising with Temporary Employment Services (TES) on IR matters concerning TES employees, including guidance on corrective action and correct processes.
• Travelling to the companys various branches for IR support to management, training, or representing the
• company at CCMA and NBCRFLI.
• Assisting the Group IR Manager with Employment Equity related matters from time to time.
• Assisting the Group IR Manager with any trade union engagement or interaction.
• Any additional or ad-hoc duties and responsibilities related to the position which may be requested by management.