Senior Employee Relations Consultant at Pedros

📍 Location: Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal
📅 Closing Date: 12 March 2025
📌 Job Type: Permanent
🔹 Company: Pedros
🔹 Industry: Restaurants
🔹 Job Function: Human Resources
🔹 Experience Level: Mid-Senior

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Job Summary:

Pedros is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Consultant to oversee and manage the handling of disciplinary processes, conciliations, arbitrations, and the maintenance of positive employer-employee relations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all actions comply with company policies and South African labour law.

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Key Responsibilities:

Chairing Disciplinary Hearings:

• Lead and facilitate disciplinary hearings ensuring fairness, adherence to company policies, and labour laws.
• Assess evidence, question witnesses, and issue findings and sanctions where necessary.

Conciliations & Dispute Resolution:

• Represent the company at CCMA and other dispute resolution forums.
• Conduct pre-conciliation efforts to minimize litigation risks and draft arguments in conciliation proceedings.

Arbitrations & Legal Representation:

• Prepare and present cases during arbitration, working with legal counsel to protect the company’s interests.

Advisory & Compliance Support:

• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters and ensure compliance with labour law.
• Conduct training for line managers on handling workplace discipline and dispute resolution.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of hearings, CCMA cases, and resolutions.
• Provide reports to senior management on trends and risks.

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Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or Law.
• 3-5 years’ experience in employee relations, labour law, or HR dispute resolution.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour law and CCMA procedures.
• Experience in chairing hearings and representing employers at the CCMA.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong case preparation and legal document drafting abilities.

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How to Apply:

Ensure you submit your application by 12 March 2025.

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This position is ideal for an individual with extensive experience in employee relations, arbitration, and legal compliance, looking to contribute positively to a growing company while upholding ethical workplace standards.

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