National IR Manager

The HR Company · Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Reference: Dur000547-Kerry-1

Our client, a leading distributor of FMCG products, requires an IR Manager to develop and manage the organisation’s industrial and employee relations strategy. The role provides strategic and operational leadership on labour relations matters, employment equity and B-BBEE. Role is based in JHB East reporting to CEO. Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

All Industrial Relations

  • Communication and dealing with unions
  • Hearings and all staff discipline
  • CCMA Representative
  • Guidance to senior management regarding all labour law updates and conformances
  • Monthly reporting on disciplinary cases

Employment equity

  • Running the process of submissions
  • Guiding management on target and goals
  • Making sure all targets are met
  • Ensure quarterly EE Meetings are held

BBBEE

  • Ownership of the B-BBEE Process and effective management of service providers
  • Guiding management on BEE initiatives to implement
  • Implementation of desired measures to reach the BEE level as required by management
  • Workmen’s compensation – Completion and submission of forms and communication of payment to finance department

Key Requirements and Skills

  • Degree in HR/Industrial Relations
  • Minimum 5 years IR management experience in unionized environment
  • Experience as Employment Equity and B-BBEE lead
  • Sound negotiating skills
  • Above average verbal and written communication skills
  • Analytical and attention to detail
  • Deadline driven
  • High energy levels
  • Able to work independently as part of a specialized team
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