HR Consultant Employee Relations at Sappi

his role reports to the HR Manager.

The main responsibilities of this job are:

• Maintain an IR/ER database.
• Maintain all administrator records as per legal and company requirement (minutes to hearings etc.).
• Prepare Line Management (witnesses), documentation and arguments including previous case references in support of procedures.
• Compile relevant monthly reports on IR/ER incidents and trend analysis.
• Develop and maintain sound co-operative relationships with internal and external stakeholders (GM’s, Trade unions, Bargaining Council, CCMA and Consultative Forums).
• Provision of expertise on any IR related issues within the organisation in conjunction with the Senior ER Manager
• Monitor attendance trends (absenteeism, turnover, work stoppage etc.) and communicate to Line Management possible causes of concern and recommend corrective steps.
• Alleviate potential IR/ER conflict incidents through the identification of potential IR/ER threats and opportunities and implement action plans to alleviate disputes and advise Line Management accordingly
• Provision of training in relevant legislation such as grievance procedures, LRA, BCOE.
• Regular reporting to LOB’s and other relevant stakeholders on BBBEE targets
• Ensuring that EE targets are met within the business unit.
• Regular reporting on EE to various stakeholders.
• Management and control of all EE activities including assisting with the reports to the Department of Labour.
• Ensuring that all EE activities are adhered to e.g. EE forum, notice boards, training etc.
• Provision of expertise and advice on any IR issue experienced within LOB’s.
• Manage and chair disciplinary hearings on behalf of the business unit.
• Conducting of simple internal IR investigations relating to grievances or disciplinary processes within scope of control
• Be present at any CCMA, Labour Court or similar within scope of control.
• Conduct investigations in preparation for CCMA and related hearings within scope of control.

The ideal candidate should have:

• NQF6 Human Resources or related qualification
• 3-5 years in a related field
• Computer Literacy experience (MS Office, SAP)

Profile description:

The ideal candidate should have:

• NQF6 Human Resources or related qualification
• 3-5 years in a related field
• Computer Literacy experience (MS Office, SAP)