Minimum requirements:
- Relevant Degree or Diploma.
- 2-3 years IR experience or other relevant experience in an IR/HR environment.
- Knowledgeable in Labor Legislation (EEA, BCEA, LRA).
- Draft disciplinary actions nationally via the centralized IR portal (VW, WW, FWW). Ensure that these are in line with the disciplinary code and consistently applied.
- Schedule hearings nationally. Ensure that dates and times are confirmed, and all parties are informed.
- Conduct the necessary pre-hearing investigations concerning team member misconduct, and all other related cases when necessary.
- Liaise with IR service provider for all documentation relating to disciplinary matters.
- Follow up on hearing notices and outcomes with IR service provider and the relevant manager.
- Assist with case preparation for disciplinary hearings, when required.
- Always Monitor the proceedings of all disciplinary hearings to ensure consistency.
- Always Advise or guide chairpersons to ensure fairness and consistency.
- Ensure the correct completion of all IR documentation.
- Liaise with IR service provider regionally in querying outcomes that are not recommended in accordance with either our disciplinary code or evidence supplied.
- Liaise with IR service provider on all CCMA cases.
- Organize logistics related to all CCMA matters, including following up with CCMA administrators regarding case prep, dates, times, and creating calendar meetings, amongst other responsibilities.
- Telephonically discuss CCMA Matters with IR service provider during conciliation and/or arbitration in the aim of resolving the matters and providing necessary support when needed from the companys side.
- Draft relevant required IR documents, following up on issued documents, attach signed documents and record information on People system.
- Update IR spreadsheets and ensuring that information is accurate.
- Report on disciplinary stats on a daily basis. Provide weekly/monthly reports as required.
- Prepare detailed written advice and report on complex issues and/or escalate to Senior IR when required.
- Maintain good support relationships with Line Managers/Branch Managers/Team Leaders.
- Provide advice to all line management on disciplinary queries.
- Provide advice to Supervisors, Managers, and Team Members on the correct interpretation and application of IR policies and procedures.
- Provide advice and support to all HRCs in respect of all IR related matters.
- Manage the IR Inbox and ensuring that all is attended to in a timeous and professional fashion.
- Assist with the scheduling of EE meetings and drafting of minutes.
- Operate independently within the scope of authority.
- Keep abreast of developments, legislative changes and emerging trends within the field.
- Must have a high Attention to detail
- Must have Excellent problem-solving skills
- Must take accountability
- Must have a high business Acumen