Senior Specialist, Employee Relations at Ford – Apply Now!

About the Role:
Ford Motor Company is looking for an experienced Senior Specialist in Employee Relations to join their team in Pretoria. This role is key in ensuring labour stability across Ford’s manufacturing operations. As the Senior Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing relationships between management and unions, advising on labour-related policies, and representing Ford at various labour relations forums such as the CCMA. A strong background in labour relations, particularly in a highly unionized environment, is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

🔹 Labour Relations Management

• Ensure effective management of labour relations processes and procedures across Ford Manufacturing

• Build and maintain constructive relationships between management and unions

• Advise on the strategic application and implementation of policies, ensuring they are aligned with current labour legislation

🔹 Conflict Resolution & Negotiation

• Provide expert advice on the disciplinary and grievance processes, ensuring consistency in enforcement

• Represent the company at CCMA hearings and other labour forums

• Implement effective mediation strategies to resolve conflicts between management and employees

🔹 Training & Development

• Conduct Industrial Relations (IR) training for Ford Manufacturing leadership, including managers, supervisors, and team leaders

• Develop and lead initiatives that foster a cooperative relationship between management and unions

🔹 Policy & Process Optimization

• Maintain and review labour-related policies to ensure compliance with changing legislation

• Analyze trends in labour relations and suggest improvements to optimize collective agreements

• Ensure all IR procedures are effectively documented and followed

🔹 Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate regular meetings between management and organized labour

• Support the implementation of IR structures within the business to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

• Advise both management and employees on the interpretation and application of union/company agreements

Why You Should Apply:

🚀 Dynamic Work Environment
Ford offers an exciting opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of mobility while fostering a positive and stable work environment. As a Senior Specialist, you will have a significant impact on the company’s operations and employee relations strategies.

🏆 Career Development
This is a perfect opportunity for a professional in labour relations to contribute to a leading global automotive company while expanding your career prospects in a highly dynamic industry.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

🔑 Education:

• Degree in Labour Relations, Human Resources, or LLB

• Preference will be given to candidates with an LLB degree

🔑 Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in labour relations within a manufacturing or unionized environment

• Proven experience in representing employers at the CCMA or Bargaining Council

• Demonstrated ability to handle complex disciplinary and grievance procedures

🔑 Skills & Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of labour legislation and the ability to apply it effectively

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written

• Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills

• Ability to interpret and apply union/company agreements

• Capable of working independently with a high level of discretion

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