Employee Relations Manager
First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
Shape What’s Next With Us.
At Adcorp, we believe your career should give you the opportunity to grow, contribute and make an impact.
We’re looking for an Employee Relations Manager to provide specialist employee relations advice and support, helping our business navigate complex employee relations matters while ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant practices.
Your Opportunity
As our Employee Relations Manager, you’ll play a key role in providing expert guidance across employee relations, labour legislation, dispute resolution and stakeholder support.
This is an opportunity to influence, advise and strengthen employee relations practices across the business, working closely with management, HR teams, clients, employees, unions, the CCMA and Bargaining Council.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesWhat You’ll Do
- Provide specialist advice and support on employee relations matters, policies, procedures and labour legislation.
- Guide management and HR practitioners on the application of labour law, conditions of employment and internal policies.
- Manage and support employee relations matters, including disputes, grievances, disciplinary processes and conflict resolution.
- Represent the organisation at the CCMA and Bargaining Council processes and support the resolution of disputes.
- Provide support during union negotiations, strikes, wage negotiations and mutual interest disputes.
- Support Section 189 and Section 197 processes, mutual separation agreements and other organisational change initiatives.
- Identify and advise on potential employee relations and litigation risks, recommending appropriate interventions.
- Conduct and support union and employee-related negotiations, working towards favourable outcomes for the organisation.
- Monitor the employee relations environment and provide insights, reporting and trends analysis to support business decision-making.
- Provide training and guidance to line management and HR practitioners on labour law and employee relations processes.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to a culture of service excellence.
- Coach and develop team members, supporting continuous learning and capability development.
Desired Experience & Qualification
What You’ll Bring
Experience
- 3–5 years’ relevant Employee Relations experience.
- Experience providing specialist advice and support on employee relations and labour legislation.
- Experience dealing with CCMA and/or Bargaining Council processes.
- Experience in union engagement, negotiations and dispute resolution.
- Exposure to complex employee relations matters, including Section 189/197 processes, wage negotiations and organisational change.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations Management, or
- BCom in Law / LLB.
Capabilities
- Strong knowledge and practical application of South African labour legislation.
- Strong conflict resolution, counselling and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and policies.
- Strong planning, organisation and reporting skills.
- High level of professionalism, integrity and sound judgement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively while providing confident specialist advice.
Interested?
Why Adcorp?
Grow.
Your career is yours to shape. Build your capability through continuous learning, exposure to diverse teams and opportunities to grow across our businesses.
Belong.
Be part of an inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued and teamwork, respect and collaboration shape how we work.
Perform.
Work in a modern, technology-enabled environment designed to help our people perform at their best, supported by competitive reward, meaningful benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
Make an Impact.
Contribute to a purpose-driven organisation helping people and businesses navigate and shape the changing world of work.
Ready to Shape What’s Next?
Bring your experience. Bring your ideas. Bring what makes you different.
Grow. Belong. Perform. Make an impact. Shape what’s next with Adcorp.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today