Senior Human Resource Officer (IR Specialist)

Our client is seeking an experienced and suitably qualified Senior Human Resource Officer (IR Specialist) to join their Human Resources team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive HR and Industrial Relations support, ensuring effective employee relations practices and compliance with applicable labour legislation and organisational policies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with solid Labour Relations and generalist HR experience who is confident in managing employee relations matters within a structured organisation.

• Provide professional HR generalist and Industrial Relations support to employees and management.
• Manage and advise on disciplinary, grievance, incapacity and other employee relations matters.
• Provide guidance to management on the interpretation and application of labour legislation and HR policies.
• Assist with the preparation and management of disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Represent and support the organisation in Labour Relations and CCMA-related matters where required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee and IR records.
• Assist with HR policies, procedures and employee relations initiatives.
• Provide advice and support on employee relations matters and workplace conflict resolution.
• Monitor compliance with relevant labour legislation and organisational policies.
• Prepare HR reports and provide administrative support as required.
• Supervise and provide guidance to junior HR staff where applicable.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification .
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a generalist HR position.
• Minimum 3 years' Labour Relations/Industrial Relations experience.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and employee relations practices.
• Experience in handling disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Added Advantage

• Experience working on Sage 300.
• Experience in a structured or public-sector environment.
• Exposure to CCMA processes and dispute resolution.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Labour Relations and HR practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong conflict-resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound judgement and ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, management and other stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism, integrity and attention to detail.

Market Related

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your updated CV to:

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Please use “Senior Human Resource Officer (IR Specialist)” as the subject line of your email.

If you do not hear from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.