Senior Employee Relations Advisor

at  RIO Tinto

SENIOR EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ADVISOR

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion.
• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development.
• This role is based in Johannesburg or Richards Bay.

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We are looking for a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to collaborate with key stakeholders across the People community, including Areas of Expertise (AoEs), HR Business Partners, and People Experience teams, to drive impactful employee relations (ER) projects and ensure alignment with the Global Employee Relations Framework, regional considerations, and business unit needs.
As a Senior Employee Relations Advisor, you will be an advisor in managing the intricate dynamics between employers and employees. Your role will involve providing guidance, support, and resolution to various workplace issues, thereby contributing to a conducive work environment. You will collaborate closely with HR teams, managers, trade unions and employees to address concerns, mitigate conflicts, and uphold organizational values.

Reporting to the Manager Employee Relations- Africa and working in a collaborative community within the business, you will:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the People community, including Areas of Expertise (AoEs), HR Business Partners, and People Experience teams, to drive impactful employee relations (ER) projects and ensure alignment with the Global Employee Relations Framework, regional considerations, and business unit needs.
• Provide specialist ER support; influencing and advocating for solutions that align with business goals.
• Proactively identify and manage ER issues in line with Rio Tinto’s strategic direction and work closely with HR leaders to manage integration points and optimize ER outcomes.
• Guide operations stakeholders in implementing ER strategies and objectives.
• Offer expert advice on complex case management, serving as a key escalation point and Subject-matter Expert.
• Monitor, audit, and report on performance at the business level, addressing deficiencies and ensuring seamless execution.
• Foster effective relationships with legal providers to ensure cost-effective, appropriate advice on ER matters.