- Implement and maintains a companys labour relations program, policies, and procedure.
- Administers and manages the administration of labour contracts; provides an interpretation of labour contracts to managers, employees, and HR staff; oversees processes for review and resolution of employee grievances.
- Advises managers and employees on sensitive labour and employee relations matters, including grievance and arbitration procedures, performance issues, and disciplinary actions; advises and assists managers in identifying employee relations issues and determining the appropriate course of action.
- Serves as the companys chief negotiator in wage negotiations with recognized majority unions.
- Maintains current knowledge of employee and labor relations trends, legal decisions, and statutory changes; conducts research necessary to support contract negotiations and employee relations.
- Uses appropriate negotiation strategies to develop bargaining goals.
- Manages the employee relations team to provide guidance to management staff by contract interpretation, investigation, and advice on a full range of employee relations matters including informal and formal grievances, development of performance management plans, disciplinary issues, employee assistance referrals, and reduction in force issues.
- Facilitates ongoing communication and working relationships with employee representative organisations.
- Provides information, advice, and assistance to Human Resources department managers and staff regarding the application of statutes, regulations, contracts, and employee relations practices relating to their functional areas.
- Acts as a member of the Human Resources department management team and participates
- Supervises staff. Hires, evaluates, trains, disciplines, and recommends dismissal of staff as necessary.
- May represent the company in arbitrations and Employment Relations Board hearings related to unfair labour practice complaints.
- Participates in the development and delivery of management training programs designed to advance the human resources skills of the management staff.
- Liaising with Unions;
- General industrial relations management which would include CCMA appearances and overall dispute
- Bachelor's degree in a related area.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office;
- Up-to-date knowledge of current HR-related legislation;
- Exceptional managerial competencies and excellent people skills;
- Must be fully bilingual and have excellent interpersonal skills with a proven administration ability and accurate record keeping;
- An ability to cope under pressure as well as maintain confidentiality and accuracy is crucial;
- A valid drivers license;
- Prepared to work overtime when necessary.
