Job Description

Area/Location: Industria West, Johannesburg

Job Title: Human Resources Industrial Relations Legal Generalist

Responsibilities:
Legal Compliance:

• Stay current on labour laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Ensure company policies and procedures comply with local, state, and South African employment laws.
• Provide legal guidance on HR policies, procedures, and practices.

Industrial Relations:

• Act as a liaison between management and employees to address and resolve workplace disputes.
• Manage and facilitate collective bargaining agreements and negotiations.
• Advise on employee relations matters, conduct investigations, and recommend appropriate actions.

• Contract Management:

• Review, draft, and negotiate employment contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Provide guidance on the interpretation and enforcement of contractual agreements.

Dispute Resolution and Disciplinary Action:

• Mediate and resolve disputes between employees and management.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings related to employment matters.

Training and Development:

• Develop and deliver training programs on employment law, compliance, and industrial relations.

Risk Management:

• Assess potential legal risks and provide proactive solutions to mitigate them.
• Work with the legal team to defend the company in legal actions related to employment matters.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with HR, management, and legal teams to ensure a cohesive and compliant approach to employment matters.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with external legal counsel, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary education in Human Resources, Industrial Relations and Legislation
• Minimum of [3] years of experience in employment law, industrial relations, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of labour laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven experience in collective bargaining and union relations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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