Job Description

The purpose of this position is to:

Design, develop and implement proactive labour relationsxe2x80x99 policies, structures and procedures to enable effective management of disciplinary, incapacity, grievance, and other labour relations related matters.
Assess and mitigate the risks on all disciplinary, incapacity, appeal, grievance, and labour dispute matters.
Responsible for strategic and legal advice to management on labour related matters.
Ensure that issues raised by employees are resolved in a fair and equitable matter.
Review internal procedures in line with any legislative amendments and or practices with Bayport.
Up to date recording of labour related matters.
As and when required conduct or assist with internal or otherwise investigations related to employee relations.
Represent the Company at CCMA proceedings and assist with Labour Court cases.
Responsible for the formulation of HR related policies and procedures.

EDUCATION

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor Degree in Law or Human Resource Management with a specialization in labour relations.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS
Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Relations Management

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 5 years related working experience in Human Resources with 2 years in a managerial capacity in Employee Relations functions.
Minimum 5 years related working experience in the Financial Industry.
Strong understanding of South African Employment Law, (BCEA, LRA, EEA, OHSA, SDA etc.).
Experience in managing the disciplinary enquiry process, CCMA cases, Retrenchments and other labour related issues
Experience in managing a team of employees
Ability to coach and guide the management team and employees on labour relations related matters
Problem solving skills

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

Ability to manage and ensure that the poor performance management process adheres to labour legislation
Strong analytical, drafting and presentation skills
Excellent command of both English and other African languages
Partnering with the Forensics Team in investigating employee related cases

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Proficient Computer Literacy (MS Office)
Good written and verbal communication (English)

Bayport Financial Services