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LR_Coordinator - Employee Relations (224125)

Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Relations Coordination

  • Coordinate employee relations matter across assigned operational and support departments.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations inquiries and concerns.
  • Support managers and supervisors in addressing workplace conduct and performance issues.
  • Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Provide guidance on employee relations best practices.

Grievance and Dispute Management

  • Coordinate the employee grievance process from receipt to closure.
  • Maintain accurate records of grievances, investigations, findings, and resolutions.
  • Facilitate discussions and mediation between employees and management when required.
  • Monitor grievance trends and recommend corrective actions.

Disciplinary Process Administration

  • Coordinate disciplinary investigations and hearings in accordance with company policies.
  • Prepare employee relations documentation, including notices, hearing packs, letters, and reports.
  • Ensure disciplinary actions are applied fairly, consistently, and in compliance with labor legislation.
  • Track disciplinary cases and maintain confidential records

Policy Compliance and Governance

  • Promote understanding and compliance with company policies, codes of conduct, and workplace standards.
  • Support policy communication, awareness campaigns, and training initiatives.
  • Monitor compliance risks and escalate concerns to HR management.
  • Participate in policy reviews and recommend improvements where necessary

Employee Engagement and Workplace Climate

  • Support employee engagement initiatives and workplace culture programs.
  • Assist in conducting employee surveys and feedback mechanisms.
  • Participate in initiatives aimed at improving morale, productivity, and employee satisfaction.
  • Coordinate employee communication activities when required.

Investigations and Case Management

  • Assist with employee misconduct investigations and fact-finding activities.
  • Gather, analyse, and maintain relevant evidence and documentation.
  • Prepare investigation reports and recommendations for review.
  • Ensure confidentiality and procedural fairness throughout investigations.

Industrial Relations Support

  • Support engagement with employee representatives and relevant stakeholders.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation related to industrial relations matters.
  • Monitor potential labor relations issues and recommend preventative measures.

Reporting and Administration

  • Maintain employee relations databases, trackers, and files.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly employee relations reports.
  • Analyse trends relating to grievances, disciplinary cases, absenteeism, and workplace conflicts.
  • Support HR audits and compliance reviews.

Qualifications / Experience / Technical Knowledge

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Experience

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
  • Experience handling employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace investigations.
  • Experience within a mining, industrial, manufacturing, or large operational environment is advantageous.

Core Competencies / Skills

  • Employee Relations Management
  • Grievance Handling and Resolution
  • Disciplinary Process Administration
  • Workplace Investigations
  • Labor Law and Employment Practices Knowledge
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation
  • HR Policies and Procedures
  • Report Writing and Documentation
  • Records Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Personal Qualities / Behavioral Traits

  • Integrity and Professionalism
  • Confidentiality and Discretion
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Negotiation and Influencing Skills
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Attention to Detail

Working Conditions

  • Office-based role with periodic travel to operational sites.
  • Regular interaction with employees, supervisors, and management.
  • May be required to participate in investigations, hearings, and employee consultations outside normal working hours when business needs require.
  • Exposure to sensitive and confidential employee information requiring a high level of discretion

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