VAC 70/26 – EMPLOYEE RELATIONS OFFICER
Salary not disclosedPosted 1 day ago
Closes in 21 days
About the company
Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) is a Fiji-based employer with a Head Office and a structured Human Resources function that includes a Manager Employee Relations and a General Manager HR (GMHR). EFL works directly with employee unions and bargaining units as part of its ongoing workplace relations processes. EFL states that it is an equal opportunity employer.
About the role
This role is based at Energy Fiji Limited's Head Office and reports to the Manager Employee Relations. Its key objective is to provide advice and support to the Manager Employee Relations on all matters relating to Employee Relations and Human Resources. The role sustains the working link between EFL and the Unions or Bargaining Unit, supports the collective bargaining process, and manages employee relations cases such as grievances and trade disputes. It also involves conducting Disciplinary Inquiries and Transport Committee Hearings, and providing broader Human Resource services including recruitment support and employee customer service.
Key responsibilities
- Provide core Employee Relations services, advice and support to SBAs, maintaining the working link with Unions/Bargaining Unit within EFL.
- Ensure prompt advice and support required by SBAs and ensure Union correspondence is responded to within 7 days.
- Ensure cordial relationship between EFL and Union through prompt action/feedback on issues raised by both parties.
- Assist during the Collective Bargaining Process, including acknowledging the annual Union Log of Claims, preparing EFL's counter Log of Claims, and organizing meetings between EFL and Union.
- Ensure agreements are registered with the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, and follow through on implementation of items agreed by EFL and Union.
- Manage and monitor employee relations cases including grievances and trade disputes, escalating issues to the Manager Employee Relations as needed, and attending mediation meetings with the Ministry.
- Conduct Disciplinary Inquiries and Transport Committee Hearings, prepare related letters, memos and reports, and ensure decisions are communicated to staff concerned.
- Prepare and submit monthly ER reports to the Manager Employee Relations and provide administrative support for recruitment activities such as profiling applicants, organizing interviews, and offering contracts.
About the successful candidate
- Diploma in Management, Human Resources, Employment Relations, Industrial Relations or a related field from a recognized Tertiary Institute.
- At least two (2) years of experience in an Employment or Industrial Relations role.
- Ability to provide Human Resource customer service support and ensure a positive experience for employees.
- Ability to maintain teamwork within the HR team and across other cross-functional teams.
- Ability to think beyond conventional approaches and make sound decisions.
- Ability to find new ways of doing things through process innovation.