Snr Employee Relations Manager at The Heineken Company

Table of Contents

The Heineken Company is a Dutch multinational brewing company, founded in 1864 by Gerard Adriaan Heineken in Amsterdam. As one of the world's largest brewing companies, Heineken owns over 165 breweries in more than 70 countries. It produces a wide range of beers and ciders, including its flagship brand Heineken, as well as other popular brands like Amstel, Tiger, and Sol. Heineken is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. The company is dedicated to brewing the joy of true togetherness and inspiring a better world.

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBachelors , Masters
• Experience10 years
• LocationGauteng
• CityJohannesburg
• Job FieldHuman Resources / HR 

Key Responsibilities:

Based in Johannesburg, the Senior Employee Relations Manager will:

• Provide advisory & consultation services on ER matter across the OpCo.
• Handle CCMA matters and takes ownership of all external dispute resolution processes.
• Partner with Employee Relations Centre of Excellence to ensure that all employment law policies remain updated and relevant.
• Partner with Heads of People, Project Managers and Leadership on all operating model, org design and change projects, creating an exceptional experience for project leads and affected staff.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships between management, employees and unions.
• Partner with preferred employment law attorneys to ensure a first class and cost-effective service to the business.
• Partner with Employee Relations Centre of Excellence during wage negotiations, bringing the required expertise to conclude wage negotiations within mandate.
• Manage Dispute and Grievance procedures.
• Negotiate collective bargaining agreements with the union.
• Conduct Employee relations training and development workshops to ensure that line managers are fully competent in the management of discipline and performance in the workplace.
• Resource Management including the Employee Relations budget.

Education & Experience:

• Post Graduate Employment Law or similar Qualification
• Having graduated and practiced as a qualified labour lawyer would be advantageous
• A minimum of 10 years Employment Law experience working on strategic people projects
• Previous People Practitioner experience within a FMCG or manufacturing environment would be advantageous
• Solid CCMA track record
• Subject matter expert on Labour Relations Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act, having demonstrated previous experience in facilitating Section 189 and Section 197 projects
• Solid business acumen and exceptional problem-solving and negotiations skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage conflict effectively
• Solid track record in having worked effectively with people from diverse, cross-cultural and multinational backgrounds.
• Computer literacy skills - MS Office, Presentations - SAP would be advantageous

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to The Heineken Company on careers.theheinekencompany.com to apply.

Stay tuned to Mycodegeeks for more job updates.