Industrial Relations Officer

Industrial Relations Officer

Industrial Relations Officer

Job brief

The IRO will work directly with the Human Resource Manager of the company and will be responsible for coordinating Industrial Relations Programmes geared towards the promotion of good labour practices and harmonious relations between Management, Workers, Trade Unions and Associations. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, professional and capable of managing their work load and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.


Responsibilities

• Maintain sound employee relations
• Coordinate attendance improvement programmes and initiatives
• Maintain regular communication with workforce representatives
• Provide guidance to supervision to ensure that discipline and counselling is handled fairly and in accordance with prevailing labour legislation
• Coordinate disciplinary tribunals
• Record minutes
• Prepare reports on performance of disciplinary processes
• Facilitate recruitment processes
• Assist HR Manager in daily functions as required
  
  

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Labour Relations

• Sound knowledge of labour legislation including the basic conditions of the Minimum Wages Act, Supplemental Police Act and Industrial Relations Act
• Experience in disciplinary proceedings including counselling sessions, disciplinary hearings, appeal hearings
• Computer literacy in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) at Intermediate level
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle stress
• Attention to detail

• Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including management  
• Proven ability to multitask

• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills