Human Resources Manager

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a skilled Human Resources Manager to oversee HR operations, industrial relations (IR), and compliance matters within a leading Corporate based in Umhlanga.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Relevant undergraduate degree (preferably a law degree)
• 8 years relevant experience within a HR function with a focus on the IR requirements, at least 3 of which should include engagement at a senior management level
• Direct and hands on experience with union negotiation and labour mediation and arbitration
• Working knowledge of African labour law and experience with any African country a strong advantage
• Prepared to travel to sites on a fairly regular basis.
• Labour and employment law with the capacity to upskill self on international labour law in the countries in which the company operates (Mozambique, Lesotho, Zambia, DRC, Botswana)
• Working knowledge of Sage 300
• Reading and interpreting legal documents and policy (legal document) formulation
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel and PowerPoint intermediate level)
• Report writing
• Data analysis
• Negotiation

• General oversight of HR Operations at South African, Lesotho, Zambian and Botswana sites (approx. 650 employees and 4 HR Officers)
• IR and ER Management for the Group (including Conduct Management, Grievance Oversight and Labour Dispute Resolution)
• Bargaining/Negotiation Process Management
• CCMA and Labour Department/Court Representation Coordination
• Implementation of HR Compliance framework across the Group with robust auditing cycles in place
• Analysis and Management Reporting
• Project management of various HR projects from time to time, for example current time and attendance roll out
• Ability to manage a team across a number of countries