Employee Relations Associate at JTI

Employee Relations associate position is aiming at providing a positive and collaborative relationship between the organization and its employees, particularly with regard to labor laws, union relations and workplace policies.

Main areas of responsibility

• Facilitating internal disciplinary hearing and ensure all parties adhere to company policies and procedures
• Represent the Company at labor court and defend effectively
• Assist in developing and maintaining internal Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Unions to ensure a balanced employee-employer relation.
• Ensure all employees’ personal records are filed and kept up-to-date both in personal files and SAPHR
• Assist in developing, maintaining and enforcing policies and procedures relating to industrial relations and advise line managers to ensure consistent application.
• Leading to develop and implement employee engagement initiatives to enhance workplace environment

Requirements

• University degree in Law and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice / LL.M. or equivalent.
• Experience in dealing with industrial relations
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Swahili
• Excellent communication skills, negotiations skills, interpersonal skills, general business understanding
• Conversant with Tanzania labor laws by practicing

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and attractive annual bonus
• On-going development opportunities in multinational environment, wide variety of projects, ambitious goals and independence in achieving them. Promoting from within culture
• Freedom with responsibility (we trust your competencies, ability to manage your time and your scope of work)
• Flexible working conditions
• Private medical care and life insurance
• Employee pension and savings programs
• JTI Family Leave Benefit – including extended paid paternity leave and fully paid maternity leave
• Working in a diverse and inclusive organization of over 40 different nationalities

Next Steps

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.