Senior Labour and Employee Relations Officer
Job Description/Key Resonsibilities
Terms of Reference
Senior Labour and Employee Relations Officer
Guyana Power & Light Inc. is the premier provider of electricity services in Guyana and requires the services of a suitably qualified candidate to fill the vacant position of Senior Labour and Employee Relations Officer within the Human Resources Services Department, 257/259 Middle Street Annex, Georgetown, Guyana.
Under the general direction of the Manager – Human Resources Services the incumbent will be responsible for all Industrial and Employees Relations activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
- Participate in addressing grievances and work to resolve complex employee relations/labour relations issues.
- Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
- Conduct investigations, and prepare reports.
- Counsel and advise employee on employment policies and procedures.
- Advice on the interpretation of Industrial agreements reached between the Company and participating Unions, as well as employment agreement and monitors their effective implementation.
- Monitor Company’s adherence to labour laws and regulations.
- Train Managers and Supervisors on topics related to the handling of grievances, fostering good labour relations, working conditions and disciplinary policy and procedures.
- Represent the Company in labour disputes, conciliations and arbitrations.
- Facilitates information gathering where necessary for wages and salaries negotiations with the unions. Research case law or outcome of previous case hearings.
- Prepare proposals for collective bargaining and other labour negotiations.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal labour requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Prepares monthly Employee Relations Reports.
- Assess Union’s proposals on salary, benefits and working conditions.
- Assist in the preparation of reports, correspondence on various Human Resources issues.
- Develop methods to monitor employee satisfaction with policies and working conditions.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management/Business Management /Industrial Relations or Law from the University of Guyana or any accredited Institution with a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in Labour Relations.
OR
Diploma in Human Resources Management/Industrial Relations/ Business Management from the University of Guyana or any accredited Institution with a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in Labour Relations.