Senior Employee Relations Consultant

Description

• To provide specialist advice and support to line management and employees in the application of adopted Industrial Relations policies and procedures and legal requirements
• Ensure efficiency in the updating and drafting of Group Policies in alignment with Legislation and best practices

Duties

• HR Polies:
• Review Group policies to ensure alignment with legislation and best practices ongoing
• Ensure equitable implementation and compliance of the disciplinary and grievance procedures for all employees in the group
• Provide guidance as needed on case law and legislation that may influence policies and business decisions
• Draft and create content for meetings, workshops and training regarding policies and procedures
• Administration and accurate record keeping of ER documentation as required by Head of Department
• Assist Group HR Customers (Subsidiaries- and Associate companies) with disciplinary and grievance processes and taking part in meetings
• Employee Relations:
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of group policies and relevant labour legislation requirements
• Represent the company/ management at all conciliation and arbitration proceedings that involve employee relations issues including discipline and grievances at Conciliations, Arbitrations, Trade Unions, Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court
• Liaise with Trade Unions, associated social partners, Ministry of Labour and Office of the Labour Commissioner
• Oversee disciplinary cases to make sure that there is transparency and fairness when dealing with discipline and also that every disciplinary action complies with the law in terms of substantive and procedural fairness
• Provide advisory role to both line managers and employees with regards to disciplinary and grievance issues, employment laws, employee coaching, performance counselling and company policies to minimize outstanding issues and ensure the equitable application of the procedures
• Investigates breaches of discipline where required and prepares reports with recommendations
• Attend to the final assessment of the recommendations of the Chairpersons after Disciplinary and Grievance hearings to ensure substantive, procedural fairness and consistencies
• Facilitate complex/advanced/high risk cases, the processes and proceedings of:
• The information meeting in disciplinary cases, Consultation sessions, Disciplinary, review and grievance processes, appeal hearings for both Disciplinary and Grievance cases and Employment relations disputes
•  Assist the business with guidance on the compliance with Labour Legislation and Codes of Good Practices relating to Employment Relations
• Develop training material and provide training, guidance and coaching to staff on Labour Law and Industrial Relations matters
• Assist with wage negotiations
• Core Competencies:
• Working with People
• Adhering to principles & values
• Persuading and Influencing
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Delivering Results and meeting customer expectations

Requisites

• Experience/Knowledge & Skills:
• At least 2-3 years generalist Human Resources experience, plus at least 5 years relevant experience in an Industrial Relations and Labour Law specialist function
• Good understanding of Labour Legislation and its practical application within the Group
• Sound understanding and knowledge of Rules and Regulations of the Labour Act
• Representation skills in relation to regarding to external dispute resolution, arbitration and conciliation
• Computer literacy essential (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Must be able to operate independently on a high level
• Excellent verbal and written communication proficiency in English
• Negotiations and Conflict Management skills
• Qualification:
• B Degree in Industrial Relations Management with majors in Labour Law and Industrial Relations
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law with emphasis on Conciliation and Arbitration will be an advantage

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Preference will be given to Namibian citizens and designated persons as prescribed by the Namibian Affirmative Action Act