Human Resources and Industrial Relations Intern

About the role The Intern will support the IR Manager and consulting team with labour-law research, dispute preparation, disciplinary processes, employee-relations administration, policy work and accurate record-keeping, while developing practical workplace and legal skills under supervision.

Responsibilities

Dispute Resolution Support

• Assist the IR Manager with the preparation and administration of CCMA and Bargaining Council matters, including conciliations, arbitrations and in limine issues. • Assist with preparing case files, bundles, chronologies, notices, correspondence and draft procedural documents such as postponements, condonations, rescissions, joinders, substitutions and jurisdictional arguments, under supervision. • Conduct legal research and assist with the preparation of briefs, case summaries and supporting documents for Labour Court or review matters where required. Disciplinary & Performance Management Support

• Assist with drafting and organising documentation relating to misconduct, incapacity and poor work performance, including notices, charges, minutes, evidence bundles and outcome records. • Attend disciplinary enquiries, grievance meetings and other IR processes as an observer or administrative support person, and assist with note-taking and preparation under the direction of the IR Manager. • Assist with investigations, grievance procedures, incapacity processes and performance consultations, including collecting relevant information and maintaining accurate records. Policy & Procedure Support

• Conduct research and assist with the drafting, review and updating of labour related policies, procedures, templates and standard operating procedures. • Assist the IR Manager in monitoring compliance with labour legislation, workplace policies and client procedures, and flagging areas that require attention. Union & Employee Relations Support

• Assist with preparation for meetings between management, employees and organised labour, including agendas, minutes, supporting documents and followup actions.
• Maintain professional communication with employees, management and union representatives under the guidance of the IR Manager.
• Assist with research and administration relating to collective agreements, organisational rights, wage negotiations and other employee-relations matters.
• Assist with coaching and information sessions for employees and supervisors where required.
• Assist with the preparation and administration of warnings and related disciplinary records.
• Support the company representative in disciplinary hearings and other internal proceedings, without independently representing the company unless specifically authorised and legally permissible.

.special-hidden { display: none; }