HR Specialist

Company:
BME

Location - Town / City:
Bryanston

Location - Province:
Gauteng

Location - Country:
South Africa

Annual Compensation Amount (Rands):
market related
Deadline: 02 April 2013

Overview:

Qualifications:
Relevant University degree with specialisation in employee Relations
Relevant Bachelor Degree /Employee Relations/Psychology/Change Management

Experience:
At least five years’ employee relations experience within the manufacturing or mining industry
Solid understanding of labour legislation, BCOE and EE Legislative framework,
Previous work experience in Africa
Experience in the implementation of Employee Relations strategies in SA and other African Countries
Experience of planning and delivering employee relations initiatives
Strong negotiation and problem solving skills
Ability to work at both a strategic and operational level
Ability to assess potential problems and make sound judgments around issues that may have an adverse effect on the business from an ER perspective
Strong people management skills, gained through managing and developing teams
Sensitive people skills: a high level of emotional intelligence; excellent interpersonal skills; a wide understanding of people issues
Competent computer skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to demonstrate presence and credibility within the organization
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
Involvement consultation and gaining buy-in on important business decisions English Proficiency
Valid driver licence (code 8) and South African Passport
Willingness to travel

Duties:
Develop and Employee Relations Framework for BME International
Develop and implement Employee Relations policies and procedures for BME International
Implement Employee relations training and development initiatives to build capacity
Negotiate and Monitor union agreements in the relevant countries
Drive and oversee all employee relations initiatives within the operational Countries
Lead on the employee relations aspects of proposed changes to the business structure
Advise and support all parts of the business on employee relations matters to ensure their effective management. Issues include: disciplinary, grievances and performance issues.
Provides advise with relation to Contracts of employment, Terms and conditions of employment and restructuring and workforce planning
Establish and co –ordinate management/employee/union communication committees to promote a healthy working culture
Keep up to date with current ER legislation and ensure this is aligned to BME International Employee Relations policies.
Develop a framework for collective bargaining and health and safety/employee well-being

Job Competencies:
Demonstrate a high level of communication, influencing and negotiation skills
Demonstrate ability to motivate staff in a challenging environment through team work
Patience, tact and diplomacy, calm under pressure
Good team player in a multi-disciplinary team
Able to work within the employment equity guidelines, line management procedures, and company policies
Ability to work effectively across departmental and professional boundaries
Ability to manage outcomes to deliver to deadlines without compromising performance
Self-initiating and managing time effectively, being able to identify, plan and prioritise own work
Demonstrate high level of understanding of cultural diversity
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with teams

Equity Statement:
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals

How to apply:
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