Description : Senior Specialist Employee Relations. Company : Ford Motor Company. Location : Pretoria, Gauteng

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• onours or Masters degree in Labour Relations or Human Resources or LLB degree P
• reference will be accorded to candidates with a LLB degree 5
• > years demonstrated application of the required skills and related experience in a manufacturing environment A
• strong background in Labour Relations is essential in a highly Unionized environment D
• emonstrated experience and successful track record in representing employer at CCMA or Bargaining Council A
• dvanced knowledge of the written and spoken English language

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• ccountable and responsible to provide effective and credible advice, to the Ford Manufacturing team on labour relations processes and procedures E
• nsure the sound and effective practical and consistent implementation of labour relations interventions across the Silverton operation B
• uilding and maintaining of constructive relationships between union and Manufacturing supervision and management A
• dvise and consult upon and facilitate & implement IR structures & procedures for the day-to-day practical aspects of an IR function E
• nsure the successful and consistent management, implementation and application of disciplinary and grievance procedures and policies I
• mplement and maintain a comprehensive IR administration system M
• aintain and update all labour related policies and procedures, ensuring the enforcement and adherence of these policies and procedures by advising and monitoring management and staff U
• ndertake comprehensive preparation for and representation of the company at the CCMA and remain conversant with all CCMA rules and processes. D
• evelop and conduct Industrial Relations related training to Ford Manufacturing management, supervision and team leaders F
• acilitate the implementation of weekly meetings between management and organized labour F
• acilitate the implementation of regular engagements between HR Business Partners and organized labour F
• acilitate and maintain a sound working relationship with unions and union officials M
• onitor, review, and suggest interventions to optimize collective agreements C
• onsult and advise management and employees with regard to labour legislation, policies and procedures M
• onitor internal and external labour relations trends and submit relevant reports F
• acilitate and conduct negotiations/consultations at national level within the framework of the company’s policy. C
• onduct all company retrenchment consultation with representative Trade Unions S
• upport and maintain sound work relationships between employees, union and employer bodies. M