Employee Relations Advisor (Unionised Site)

You'll handle the full HR cycle for a logistics group in East London, from hiring to hearings. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is in East London (Eastern Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Represent the company at CCMA conciliations and arbitrations.
• Compile the Employment Equity report and the Workplace Skills Plan.
• Consult with shop stewards and attend union meetings.
• Run exit interviews and report turnover each quarter.
• Track leave, absenteeism and sick notes and act on patterns.
• Handle grievances with notes, dates and a clear written outcome.

• Good report writing and Excel
• A degree or diploma in HR management, labour relations or industrial psychology
• CCMA experience, at least at conciliation
• Valid driver's licence for multi-site roles
• At least 3 years as an HR officer or generalist

• Experience on a unionised site or in a bargaining council sector
• HR system experience such as Sage 300 People or PaySpace

• CPD and SABPP fees paid
• Company car or travel allowance for site visits
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions
• Annual performance bonus

• Quantify your IR work: how many hearings, CCMA cases and outcomes; that is what HR managers check first.
• Prepare for a case-study question on dismissing an employee fairly, and walk through procedure and substance.