Group Industrial Relations / Employee Relations Manager - ANSA McAL Limited

ANSA McAL is seeking an experienced Group Industrial Relations / Employee Relations Manager to lead our organization’s IR/ER initiatives. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continually enhancing our Group’s IR Management Plan.

Group Industrial Relations / Employee Relations Manager

ANSA McAL is seeking an experienced Group Industrial Relations / Employee Relations Manager to lead our organization's IR/ER initiatives. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continually enhancing our Group's IR Management Plan. You will work closely with Sector HR Managers to create a positive, compliant, and proactive employee relations environment across the entire organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Industrial Relations Management: Drive the development and execution of the Group’s IR Management Plan to maintain a strong IR climate aligned with business objectives.
• Collective Agreements: Draft and finalize Collective Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding, ensuring alignment with Group HR standards, and secure necessary approvals.
• Negotiations: Lead and manage negotiations, ensuring they are executed promptly within approved parameters; escalate challenges as necessary.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and manage potential industrial action risks, working closely with Sector HR Managers and ER/IR Leads.
• Compliance and Advisory: Oversee grievance processes, Ministry of Labour matters, and Industrial Court cases, providing expert recommendations and updates to the Chief HR Officer/ Chief of Shared Services Officer.
• Strategic Leadership: Spearhead Group-wide IR initiatives and projects, offering advice on best practices and recommending policy adjustments as needed.
• Training and Development: Conduct targeted IR training in line with the IR Management Plan, promoting a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Legislative Updates: Stay current with evolving legislation and case law, ensuring compliance and identifying potential impacts on our operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Law, or a related field (Master’s Degree is a plus).
• Professional Experience: 7-8 years in industrial/employee relations or a related field, ideally within a complex, multi-sector organization. Proven experience working at an executive or strategic advisory level is essential.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Familiarity with HR software and data analytics is an asset.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership & Influence: Skilled at guiding and influencing diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution: Demonstrated expertise in negotiations, with an ability to de-escalate conflicts and maintain constructive relations.
• Analytical Insight: Strong understanding of statistical methods in HR processes and their application in planning and decision-making.
• Business Acumen: Understand and influence business plans, ensuring IR/ER strategies align with organizational goals.