The client, a giant in the manufacturing industry (and part of a Listed Group) is looking for an experienced IR Practitioner to join their team. The main purpose of the job is to partner with line management, providing an effective, valued adding IR service to meet the demands of a high-performance culture.MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB :The suitable candidate will be accountable for delivering a comprehensive IR service to all divisions in the business.Ensure that labour disputes and grievances are minimised by developing and maintaining effective procedures and ensuring adequate communications between management and employees, whilst further monitoring and ensuring adherence and compliance with appropriate Industrial and HR legislation.The incumbent will blend both knowledge of IR processes and best practices to drive the IR agenda and ensure the execution of all IR initiatives which are amongst others; IR training, research, collective bargaining, networking, maintaining harmony of the workforce and improving IR capacity in the company.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS :Participate in developing and implementing the IR strategy.Ensure IR delivery is in line with HR strategy.Manage and monitor IR standards application and provide monthly reports/analysis.Investigate, recommend, and implement policies in line with business objectives.Identify and mitigate IR risk.Researches and updates on trends in IR locally, nationally, and globally.Identify current and future IR needs analysis to strengthen IR capacity.Conduct IR training.Facilitate labour harmony to support smooth operations of the company.Collective bargaining and managing Union affairs including networking.Attend dispute resolution mechanisms (CCMA, Bargaining Council, and Labour Courts).EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :BCom in HR / IR or related fieldMinimum of 5 years working in Industrial Relations within a manufacturing/factory industry.In-depth knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, and main agreements / collective agreements.Knowledge of Job Profiling and Job Evaluation.Computer literate.Analytical Skills.Positive interpersonal skills.Negotiation skills and Problem-solving skills.Vivacious, robust, and true go-getter required for this demanding position.Willing to go the extra mile in getting the job doneWilling to work alternative weekends.