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HR Manager - Employee Relations Specialist

Soweto, West JohannesburgFull-time2026-10-18
On-site · South Africa

Core

Manage employee relations, resolve workplace disputes, and ensure compliance with South African labor law to foster a harmonious workplace.

Role type

HR Manager specializing in Employee Relations

Builds

A compliant, positive, and equitable workplace culture

Domain

Human Resources / Labor Law (South Africa)

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Employee relations strategy, grievance investigation, disciplinary hearings, conflict mediation, labor law compliance, ER training development, data analysis, record management

Preferred skills

Coaching and advising management, stakeholder collaboration, working under pressure

Technologies

CCMA processes, Labour Relations Act

Responsibilities

Develop and implement employee relations strategies; Conduct investigations into grievances and misconduct; Mediate conflicts between employees and management; Provide expert advice on labor law and policy; Analyze ER trends for proactive intervention; Deliver training on disciplinary procedures

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC