HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER: INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS – ZINARA 102 views

The position exists to administer overall relationship between management and employees. It ensures effective communications between the business and employees from an HR perspective by safeguarding proper policy implementation and adherence to such policies and procedures, as well as giving support and advice to all divisions on their different industrial relations issues to ensure the organisation operate smoothly.

DUTIES

Advises on and resolves any industrial relations problems within the organization to ensure a good working environment.
Liaise with the appropriate authorities in relevant Government Ministries on matters concerning labour relations issues so as to ensure a good IR climate.
Promotes a harmonious working environment in the organization in which staff can work without any labour disruptions.
Organizes disciplinary hearing meetings.
Recommends investigation of disciplinary and grievance cases and participates in hearings in an advisory capacity.
Liaises with the Ministry of Labor, NEC, Company Lawyers and the Trade Unions on labour matters.
Advises employees and line managers on Labour Legislation, and interpretation of the Code of Conduct, and ensure proper implementation of the same.
Attends court sessions and hearings at the Ministry of Labour or NEC on behalf of the organization.
Ensures that the Code of Conduct is reviewed in line with amendments in Labour laws.
Coordinates works councils at stations levels where workplace challenges are discussed, and solutions reached before they are escalated to Head office.
Carries out research and prepares for Collective Bargaining Negotiations.

REQUIREMENTS

5 O’ Levels including English, and Maths or Accounts.
2 A’ Levels or Equivalent.
Degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology. Sociology, Politics & Administration Industrial Relations, or Social Sciences.
IPMZ Diploma/ Arbitration or Law.
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a large organization.
IPMZ membership.