Superintendent – Industrial Relations at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

Role Purpose

• The role is accountable for the provision of employee relations support to the business and continuous engagements with organized labour and other key relevant stakeholders.
• The incumbent will help in the attainment of labour peace within the company.

Role Accountabilities

• Develop and implement  employees’ engagement strategies and systems to promote effective communication between management and employees to ensure harmonious IR climate.
• Support with the facilitation of negotiations between the company and Union on Collective Agreements (CAs) reviews and salary negotiations.
• Audit company policies and procedures and CAs to ensure compliance with Labour Act 2003 (Act 651) and other relevant legislations.
• Ensure that a harmonious relationship exists between Management and Organized labour which supports the delivery of the company’s strategic objectives.
• Oversee all Independent Contractor Union issues and ensure compliance with labour laws by Independent Contractors working for the Company.
• Supervision of all activities and or programs of site Union Executives and Shop Stewards.
• Facilitate capacity building interventions for Union Executives and Shop Stewards.
• ER climate surveys and benchmarking exercises.
• Educate employees regularly on company policies and procedures and the collective agreements.
• Resolve disputes / conflicts with Unions both internally and externally.
• Assist in the resolution of strikes (go slows; work to rule; pickets; etc.) and enforcement of lockouts.
• Act as Management Representative during engagements with Unions and representing Management interests.
• Participate in employee disciplinary process and grievance handling:
• Submit weekly and monthly reports on labour relations related issues to manager – IR.
• Assist in management and monitoring of all company residential facilities, recreational facilities, Club & Guest houses etc. to ensure maintenance, refurbishment and renovations are in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist with supervision of service contractors in the HR department in accordance with contract terms and provisions.
• Supervise the administration of an efficient travel services for all company employees, guests, and visitors.

Person’s Specification

• A degree in Human Resources, Management studies, Industrial /Labour Relations, Industrial Psychology or Law
• Five (5) years' hands on experience in a similar role in a unionized environment within the mining industry
• Must possess strong leadership capabilities aligned with company values
• Professional Certification in Human Resources Management - CIPD, CIHRM, SPHRi would be an added advantage
• Exercise sound judgment and make decisions consistent with established company policy and labour and employment laws.
• Knowledge of labour legislation, dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Experience in wage/salary negotiation process with the Union.
• Experience in major incident investigations in relation to labour
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office standard software applications and HR/Payroll software packages [SAP (HCM module)], and other HRIS. 
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent human relations skills and ability to interact with people of diverse culture and value
• Medically fit for the position
• Valid driving license and proficiency in driving light vehicle