Human Resources Officer (Industrial Relations)

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably and qualified candidates to apply.

Reports to: Human Resources Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that HR policies and processes are current and conform to employment legislation.
• Advises line management on all labour relations.
• Liaises with management, employees and unions to keep them informed regarding Labour Relations matters.
• Maintain sound industrial relations between the employerand employees.
• Studies and interpret relevant labour legislation to Management and staff.
• Keeps abreast of developments, legislative changes and emerging trends in the profession.
• Conducts research into particular industrial relations issues including arbitration decisions and analyse their effect on pending labour cases.
• Interprets labour law changes to management and staff.
• Advises Management and staff on grievance and disciplinary processes.
• Represent the Company before Labour Officer, Designated Agents or Labour Court or other labour negotiations.
• Coordinates disciplinary and grievance processes including preparing witnesses to testify
• Manages grievances and grievance procedures timeously.
• Conciliates and mediates disputes among staff.
• Able to resolve conflicts and manage grievances.
• Keeps up to date with the employee relations climate in the Company.
• Advises line managers in dealing with employee relations issues and maintaining good human relations.
• Identifies and implement employee relations programs, in consultation with the relevant stakeholdergroups, that will lead to a more efficient and motivated workforce.
• Manages effectively all litigation cases.
• Ensure the wider workforce is aware of company policies and procedures.
• Designs, implements and evaluates training programmes for staff on industrial relations.
• Trains staff on the Code of Conduct.
• Coordinates Works Council meetings.
• Writes staff meetings and Works Council minutes.
• Writes monthly, quarterly and yearly reports. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Social Sciences or Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations and Psychology from a recognized University.
• A Diploma in Industrial Relations orArbitration and Conciliation.
• Arbitration experience is an added advantage.
• 4 years working experience in industrial relations.
• Thorough knowledge of labour laws
• Computer literate.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of disciplinary and grievance handling procedures.
• Self-motivated.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Interviewing skills.
• Organisational skills.

Other

How to Apply

Interested qualified candidates should submit their application letters with detailed CVs, copies of academic and professional certificates to: