Human Resources Officer – Industrial Relations || Airports Company of Zimbabwe (Private) Limited

DUE: 31 JAN 2025

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER – INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Reports to:        Human Resources Manager
Location:           Head Office

Duties and Responsibilities

·      Ensures that HR policies and processes are current and conform to employment legislation.

·      Advises line management on all labour relations.

·      Liaises with management, employees, and unions to keep them informed regarding Labour Relations matters.

·      Maintain sound industrial relations between the employer and employees.

·      Studies and interprets relevant labour legislation to Management and staff.

·      Keeps abreast of developments, legislative changes, and emerging trends in the profession.

·      Conducts research into industrial relations issues including arbitration decisions and analyses their effect on pending labour cases.

·      Interprets labour law changes to management and staff.

·      Advises Management and staff on grievance and disciplinary processes.

·      Represent the position of the Company before the Labour Officer, Designated Agents or Labour Court, or other labour negotiations.

·      Coordinates disciplinary and grievance processes including preparing witnesses to testify.

·      Manages grievances and grievance procedures timeously and ensures Management is updated.

·      Conciliates and mediates disputes among staff.

·      Resolves conflicts and manages grievances with the Company.

·      Handles and tracks staff welfare issues for a good employee relations climate in the Company.

·      Advises line managers in dealing with employee relations issues and maintaining good human relations.

·      Identifies and implements employee relations programs, in consultation with the relevant stakeholder groups, that will lead to a more efficient and motivated              workforce.

·      Manages effectively all litigation cases.

·      Ensure the wider workforce is aware of company policies and procedures.

·      Designs, implements, and evaluates training programs for staff on industrial relations.

·      Trains staff on the Code of Conduct.

·      Coordinates Works Council meetings.

·      Writing staff meetings and Works Council minutes.

·      Writes monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.

·      Any other related duties as assigned to the Officer from time.

Qualifications and Experience

·      Degree in Social Sciences or Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations and Psychology from a recognized University

·       A Diploma in Industrial Relations or Arbitration and Conciliation.

·      Arbitration experience is an added advantage.

·      4 years working experience in industrial relations.

 

 Skills and Competences

·           Thorough knowledge of labor laws

·           Computer literate

·           Interpersonal skills

·           Knowledge of disciplinary and grievance handling procedures.

·           Self-motivated

·           Excellent communication skills

·           Interviewing skills

·           Organisational skills

TO APPLY
We invite qualified candidates who are interested to send their application letters, accompanied by detailed CVs and copies of their academic and professional certificates, to [email protected]

Alternatively, applications can be submitted in person to:
The Human Resources Manager
Airports Company of Zimbabwe (Private) Limited
3rd level, International Building
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
Harare

Application Deadline: 31 January 2025

We strongly encourage female candidates are encouraged to apply for all available positions.