Overview
Consultant, Employee Relations Jobs in Johannesburg at Standard Bank
Job Overview
Business Segment: Insurance & Asset Management
Company: Liberty Group Limited
Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 1 Ameshoff Street
Job Type: Full-time
Job Ref ID: 80452432A-0001
Date Posted: 5/17/2026
Job Description
The Senior Employee Relations Consultant will act as a trusted partner to the business, providing expert guidance on complex initiatives, grievances, disciplinary matters, and investigations, while also managing and delivering on high-stakes litigation at the CCMA and Labour Court; in this pivotal role, the Consultant will collaborate closely with senior leaders to shape and implement Employee Relations and People & Culture strategies that support a fast-paced growth environment, ensuring compliance with labour legislation, mitigating risk, and fostering a culture of fairness, accountability, and transparency across the organisation.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Legal
Experience Required
Employee Relations
People & Culture
5-7 years
Evidence of having fostered a network of internal and external stakeholders with a demonstrated ability to build constructive relationships. Excellent conflict resolution, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence and discretion in handling sensitive information.
8-10 years
Extensive understanding of the entire P&C Value Chain, specifically the role of ER as a lever to create and maintain a healthy workplace that is fair and equitable. Track record in providing advisory services and leading initiatives across complex environments and geographies. A further qualification in conciliation and arbitration will be an added advantage.
Proven experience in the provision of guidance and insight pertaining to the drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes of a complex nature. Identification and mitigation of legal risks.
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies:
Articulating Information
Developing Strategies
Directing People
Documenting Facts
Empowering Individuals
Establishing Rapport
Interacting with People
Managing Tasks
Providing Insights
Showing Composure
Team Working
Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
Dispute Resolution
Employee Advocacy
Employee Relations, Health & Wellness
Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
Labour Relations Procedures
Legal Compliance
Legal Compliance (P&C)
Legal Knowledge
Legal Research
Organisational Awareness
Risk Awareness
Risk Identification
Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or [email protected]
Title: Consultant, Employee Relations
Company: Standard Bank
Location: Johannesburg
