Manager, Employee Relations, Southern Africa

Manager, Employee Relations, Southern Africa

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  Join a leader in mining & metals organisation offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
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  Opportunity to have an impact in South Africa as well as future growth opportunities on the continent
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  Be a part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
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  Rio Tinto named South Africa’s Top Employer
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  Role based in Johannesburg or KwaZulu Natal province
  
  

Reporting to the HR Manager, Energy and Minerals Atlantic, the Manager, Employee Relations – Southern Africa, will provide strategic and operational employee relations advice to our business units in the region.

The role is specializing in building and maintaining constructive Employee relations contributing to business success. The role also includes liaising with Governmental bodies on policy and legislation development.

Accountabilities:

• Provides specialist ER support to the business unit leaders and local HR team to develop and implement ER strategies and tactics aligned with the Global Employee Relations Framework, regional context and business unit needs

• Proactively manages and identifies ER matters, and acts as an escalation point to resolve significant and complex issues

• Builds and maintains constructive dialogue with key stakeholders, employee representatives and governmental bodies

• Support and coach the local HR team on various ER matters

• Provides ER support to projects in the Southern African region

• Works with the business unit to monitor, audit and report on employee relations strategy performance at regional level and work with business to address deficiencies

• Develops effective relationships with legal providers to support the delivery of cost effective and appropriate advice on employee relations matters

To be successful, you will have:

• Bachelors’ degree in HR, ER or business administration

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior Employee Relations role in a unionized environment in South Africa

• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiating skills

• Strong business acumen and ability to analyse data, drive insights, conceptualise ideas and succinctly and effectively write and present compelling recommendations.

• An inclusive leadership style that encourages and brings together innovative ideas and thinking.

What we offer:

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience

• Annual incentive program

• Career development to further your ambitions

• Access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans

• Attractive share ownership plan

• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, etc)

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

RBM is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the company’s employment equity plan.