Employee Relations Advisor II

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. Advise and partner with HRBPs, managers, and business leaders on complex employee relations matters, labour law compliance, and legal risk .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeJohannesburg • South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, labour law compliance, and dispute resolution, with a strong ability to manage sensitive matters and provide strategic insights to improve workplace culture. Proven experience in representing employers in CCMA proceedings and advising on complex employee relations issues.

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Employee Relations ManagementLabour Law ComplianceCCMA RepresentationWorkplace InvestigationsDispute Resolution

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Hard Skills

Labour RelationsEmployee RelationsWorkplace InvestigationsDisciplinary ProcessesGrievance ManagementTermination ProcessesDocumentation DraftingData AnalysisLegal Risk ManagementOrganisational Change

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismDiscretionSound JudgmentWritten CommunicationAnalytical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Labour RelationsPostgraduate Qualification in HR Management

Industry Keywords

South African Labour LegislationLRABCEAEEACCMALabour CourtCorporate ExperienceShared ServicesMultinational ExperienceEmployee Relations Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise and partner with HRBPs, managers, and business leaders on complex employee relations matters, labour law compliance, and legal risk
Manage employee relations cases end to end, including investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances, terminations, and organisational change
Draft employee relations and labour-related documentation and maintain accurate, compliant case records
Partner with internal Employment Counsel to ensure compliance with South African labour legislation, including the LRA, BCEA, EEA, and other applicable laws
Represent the organisation at the CCMA and Labour Court, where required
Apply discretion and sound judgment while leading sophisticated processes, decisions, and handling sensitive information
Monitor employee relations trends, analyse data, and provide insights and recommendations to improve workplace culture and reduce organisational risk

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or postgraduate qualification in Labour Relations or HR Management
Proven record representing employers in CCMA proceedings
Deep post-qualification experience in employee relations, labour relations, workplace investigations, and dispute resolution
Corporate, shared services, and multinational experience
Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and employment practices
Experience advising managers, HR teams, and business leaders on complex employee relations matters
Strong written communication and documentation skills
Ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthy work/life balance initiatives
Wellbeing initiatives
Flexible working hours
Country-specific benefits