Employee Relations Manager at SAB Miller

Reference Number: ABI107

Job Description
Amongst other duties, the job holder will;

• Provide sound, professional advice to the business regarding identified aspects of Industrial Relations.
• Represent the Company in external Labour Resolution Forums
• Ensure that Line Managers, Regional HR teams, and Shop Stewards are competent in Industrial relations by providing support in training and coaching.
• Keep customers updated on latest LR developments, case law, articles by providing regular feedback and workshops.
• Provide management with guidelines on how to manage and resolve lR issues and processes
• Monitor adherence to labour legislation, policies and procedures.
• Support the People Team in the BU in ensuring that precedent and best practice is consistently applied.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in Case law, legislation Regulations and update Company policies, procedures accordingly.
• Provide regular feedback support to the Labour Relations Director in the Zone
• Prepare and conduct Wage Negotiations
• Provide LR consulting support to the Business Units
• Develop & implement processes and procedures in support of a seamless employee relations strategy

Requirements
The occupant of this position should possess:

• Relevant degree in Human Resources/Labour Relations/Law. Post graduate qualifications in LR and/or Law would be advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resources/Labour Relations.
• Knowledge & experience of dispute resolution processes; rules and regulations.
• In depth knowledge of Nigerian labour legislation.
• Experience of at external dispute resolution forums
• Experience in documenting employee policies and conditions of service handbooks
• Experience in conflict management and disciplinary processes.
• Experience in managing employee services – joiner, mover, leaver services, medical benefits & background check services.

Key competencies and attributes:

• Ability to balance complex factors including business interests, the Law, IR concepts and principles
• Ability to provide guidance in LR cases
• Good understanding of Nigerian Labour Law
• Good negotiation, influencing and facilitation skills
• Track record of building good relationships
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Above average power point and excel skills
• Ability to provide an integrated labour relations consulting service
• High energy level