Industrial Relations Partner

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on employee and industrial relations matters across the business
• Guide managers through misconduct, incapacity, poor performance, and grievance processes
• Ensure disciplinary and grievance procedures are fair, compliant, and consistently applied
• Support CCMA cases and external labour processes
• Provide advice on labour legislation, company policies, and best practice
• Identify trends and proactively reduce employee relations risk
• Support the development and rollout of IR policies, frameworks, and training

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in an Industrial Relations or Employee Relations role
• Solid working knowledge of South African labour legislation
• Experience managing disciplinary processes
• Strong judgement, emotional intelligence, and conflict-resolution skills
• Confident communicator who can influence at all levels
• Ability to remain calm, fair, and solutions-focused in sensitive situations

About the Company

Babylonstoren is a values-driven environment that prioritises fairness and respect, supporting a diverse workforce of approximately 1,000 employees.