Industrial Relations Practitioner

People issues land on your desk first at this retail chain region in Brits, and you'll sort them fairly. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is a retail chain region on the Brits side of North West. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Advise line managers on the Labour Relations Act and the BCEA.
• Track leave, absenteeism and sick notes and act on patterns.
• Consult with shop stewards and attend union meetings.
• Run exit interviews and report turnover each quarter.
• Compile the Employment Equity report and the Workplace Skills Plan.
• Run onboarding, contracts and probation reviews for new staff.

• A degree or diploma in HR management, labour relations or industrial psychology
• Solid working knowledge of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
• Confident facilitating hard conversations with managers and unions
• At least 3 years as an HR officer or generalist

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

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

• Prepare for a case-study question on dismissing an employee fairly, and walk through procedure and substance.
• Name the bargaining councils or unions you have dealt with, as sector knowledge often decides the shortlist.