IR Consultant

Discovery People

Employee Relations Specialist

About Discovery
 

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We attract and invest in exceptional individuals whose values align with our own and who are motivated to make a meaningful impact. Our fast-paced, dynamic environment empowers smart, self-driven people to perform at their best. As global thought leaders, we are passionate about innovation — not only to achieve financial success, but to drive positive and lasting changes in society. 

Key Purpose

The Employee Relations (ER) function serves as a custodian of Discovery’s values and culture. The Employee Relations Specialist plays a critical role in fostering constructive relationships between employees and the business. This role ensures that fairness, equity, and consistency underpin all employee relations practices, while balancing these principles with the operational and strategic interests of the organisation.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

The role will include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Provide expert consulting and advisory services on employee relations matters across the Discovery enterprise.
• Facilitate and deliver employee relations training, workshops, and coaching sessions.
• Manage and resolve employee grievances in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
• Draft, review, and maintain company policies and procedures.
• Draft employment-related contracts, agreements, and ER documentation.
• Prepare disciplinary and incapacity notices of inquiry and related documentation.
• Draft ER-related articles and content for internal and external publication.
• Prepare ER reports and insights on the state of employee relations within business units.
• Prepare and manage Permanent and Temporary Disability applications.
• Represent Discovery in litigation at the CCMA and Labour Court when required.

Personal Attributes and Skills:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• High levels of confidence, integrity, and professionalism.
• Strong conflict management, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and consulting skills at all levels of the business.
• Results-driven mindset with strong attention to detail.
• High degree of flexibility, adaptability, and resilience under pressure.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Innovative thinking with the ability to show initiative and sound judgement.
• High stress tolerance, diplomacy, and emotional intelligence.
• Strong analytical capability and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent writing and editing skills (English).
• Strong organisational and self-management skills.

Education and Experience
 

• Relevant HR/IR or Law Degree or be working towards qualification.
• An exceptional understanding of all statutory labour laws.
• Must have 5 years minimum Employee Relations Experience.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   
                             
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.