Employee Relations Business Partner
Job in
Sandton, 2172, South Africa
Listing for:
SGS
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
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HR/Recruitment
Talent Manager
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Business
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description The Employee Relations Business Partner reporting to the Employee Relations Specialist will be responsible to assist and provide an effective and efficient industrial generalist function in alignment with departmental and company strategy.
Ensure awareness and adherence to , and all other related labour legislation in the country.Provide assistance with the execution of the full IR function within the organizationAssist line managers implement fair procedures to deal with misconductAdvise line managers on the resolution of individual grievancesManaging disciplinary process (counselling, meeting & enquiries)Build and manage relationship with Employee Representative Group and any other Union(s) relationship according to legislationCompile ad hoc reports when requiredRecord keeping too be up to date on Pay Space and other tracking systems (warnings, etc.)Co-ordinate training of new chairpersons and all management on ER Policy and IR processReviewing and bettering of all process and documentation and policies and proceduresKeep abreast of IR policy developmentAssist with the management of employee relations cases, including investigations, discrimination, and misconductPartner with Employee Relations Specialist to partner with management, to interpret HR policies, offering coaching on performance management, and disciplinary actionsAct as a mediator to resolve interpersonal conflicts and facilitate communication between employees and leadership.Administration
Assistance with compiling of Management reports on all key output areas of the position or as neededEnsure regular communication of organizational and personnel related issuesComply and promote, always, the SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct to preserve and enhance SGS reputation as a socially responsible companyCompiling info needed for Corporate Sustainability ReportMonthly IR Report and following upAssist with coordination of ER Projects/Initiatives as when required.Maintenance of filing system on HR Sharepoint for ER.Ensuring all ER related documents are control as per process prescribe and policyAdhere to the Management System Policy Manual as approvedAdhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management systemPerform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line managerQualifications
Education
Grade 12National Diploma/Degree in Human Resources or related – and/or 5 years proven experience in the sector or within the company in the functions, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through Recognition of Prior LearningExperience
Minimum 5 years’ IR Generalist experience in a large organizationAt least 3 years’ operational experience and success as IR Business Partner in a corporate environmentKeen understanding and application of relevant labor legislationSkills
Well-developed verbal & written communication, presentation, project management, report compilation and interpersonal skillsWell-developed administrative, problem solving, planning and organizational skillsHigh personal and ethical standardsHigh level of professionalism and emotional intelligenceAnticipates issues, solves problemsAble to make clear decisions and judgmentsAbility to build trust, respect and confidentialityHands-on and practical approach with attention to detailGood balance between firmness and diplomacySense of initiative, able to work independently, as well as in teamsAbility to work under pressure and set high standardsGood computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power point & Outlook). Payspace will be an added advantageFluent in English and a local dialectAbility to work under pressure and meet firm deadlinesAbility to work in team with internal departments and external clientsAbility to resolve queries timeouslyAble to work on multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
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