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
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 recruitment@acz.co.zw.
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.