16 Sep 2019

Senior Industrial Relations Officer Job at Kinross Gold Corporation

 Anywhere

Job Description

Job Responsibilities
  • Actively promote Safety and Hazard awareness.
  • Act as a change agent and support HR change management processes.
  • Contribute to the maintenance of harmonious industrial relations environment.
  • Investigate disciplinary and grievance cases.
  • Champion grievances and disciplinary hearings to ensure procedural fairness in applying the Company’s policies and procedures. Serve as a committee secretary in hearings when required.
  • Develop and maintain constructive relationship with government agencies, authorities, employee associations, employees and management.
  • Support the development of IR policies and procedures and advice where applicable to ensure compliance with Labour Act 2003 (Act 651) and, other relevant legislations.
  • Provide expert support to management on trade union activities including salary and condition of service negotiations.
  • Maintain good relationships within the organization by implementing excellent communication tools and systems to solicit employees’ inputs and opinions.
  • Advise line management and employees on best practices to managing conflict, employee discipline, grievances and performance improvement management
  • Represent and articulate the Company’s views before the Labour Commission and other ADR appearance.
  • Identify and anticipate areas of potential conflicts and support the development of strategies to allay these conflicts and labour actions.
  • Develop and train subordinates to ensure efficient performance of duties
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology or Social Sciences.
  • Professional certification or membership; (CIPD, SHRM, SPHR, HRMP).
  • Postgraduate qualification in Employee/industrial Relations or Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) will be an added advantage
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar position within the mining industry
  • Excellent knowledge of the principles and practices of good industrial relations, Labour Act, Labour Regulations, Workman Compensation and Holiday Act.
  • Good investigative, analytical, problem-solving and information- gathering skills
  • Sound negotiating, mediation, conflict resolution, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Applications.
  • Must possess a valid Ghanaian Driver’s License with good defensive driving skills.
  • A proven successful track record of leading teams and managing people.
  • High degree of flexibility, diplomacy, respect for confidentiality and strong work ethic

Location: Bibiani, Western Region, Ghana

Closing Date: Ongoing

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