labour relations officer

Description

Labour relations officers implement labour policy in an organisation, and advise trade unions on policies and negotiation. They handle disputes, and advise management on personnel policy as well as facilitate communication between trade unions and managerial staff.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

government policy implementation personnel management employment law

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

business communication

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

build trust gather feedback from employees establish collaborative relations advise on organisational culture support employability of people with disabilities apply conflict management advise on conflict management ensure gender equality in the workplace advise on personnel management maintain relations with local representatives represent the organisation represent union members protect employee rights

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor company policy advise on government policy compliance inspect government policy compliance promote inclusion maintain relationships with government agencies manage government policy implementation respond to enquiries create solutions to problems monitor organisation climate ensure cross-department cooperation moderate in negotiations facilitate official agreement