Vacancy for Employee and Industrial Relations Officer in MTN

MTN is one of the leading Mobile Telecommunication Company in Nigeria. They are currently looking for employee and Industrial relations officer.
JOB DESCRIPTION

• The person will act as a spokesperson in union and employee negotiations in conjunction with Senior Manager, Employee Services
• Resolve disputes and grievances by providing advise on industrial law
• Review organization’s labor policies
• Provide advice to line managers and supervisors on matters pertaining to HR policies, staff disciplinary and grievance procedures and general industrial relations matters to include attendance at formal disciplinary and grievance meeting/hearings as required
• Advice and support line managers and supervisors as required in the review of work practices and/or conditions of employment
• Facilitate change through appropriate negotiation and consultation with staff representatives in conjunction with Employee Services Manager
• Identify breaches in HR processes
• File complaints and prepare documentation for disciplinary and court cases (collecting evidence, briefing witnesses), and appearing before the relevant committees

QUALIFICATIONS

• A university degree, such as a general business degree majoring in Human Resources/ Industrial Relations, or an arts or law degree is essential. A postgraduate qualification in human resources or industrial relations is desirable
• 4 years experience in general Human Resources practice withpractical relevant work experience managing industrial relations in a variety of industries
• Interest in politics and legal matters

Interested candidates should apply now
Closing Date is 16th Nov. 2010