Title:  Employee Relations Associate

At JTI we celebrate differences, and everyone truly belongs. 46,000 people from all over the world are continuously building their unique success story with us. 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI.

To make a difference with us, all you need to do is bring your human best.

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Please, apply till February 10th

Employee Relations Associate

About the position:

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

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

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.