Omnia offers a challenging position for an Employee Relations Manager who will implement and monitor the application of the Employee Relations strategy while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative requirements.

Responsibilities:
- Implementing ER strategy, training and development
- Negotiate and monitor union agreement
- Drive and oversee ER initiatives
- Provide advice and support on ER matters (e.g. disciplinary matter, grievances, performance issues, contracts of employment, restructuring, workforce planning, etc.)
- Promote a healthy working culture
- Keep up to date with current ER legislation and ensure this is aligned with Omnia’s ER policies

Requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualification with specialisation in ER
- At least 9 years’ ER experience within the manufacturing or chemical industry (of which at least 3 years as management)
- Solid understanding and sound knowledge of labour legislation, change management, BCEA and EE legislative framework (knowledge of relevant legislation in neighbouring countries in Sub-Sahara Africa a distinct advantage)
- Exposure to World Class Practices (advantageous)
- Experience in the implementation of ER strategies and initiatives
- Strong but sensitive people management skills
- Well-developed negotiation and conflict management skills
- Report writing skills
- Valid divers license (Code 8)

The successful candidate will report to the General Manager: Human Resources. A competitive remuneration package in line with qualifications and experience will be negotiated.