Employee Relations Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Employee Relations Specialist to support the Senior Manager of Employee Relations. The role will help maintain a transparent and fair workplace by managing labor relations, union engagement, legal compliance and internal communication within Vodacom Congo DRC.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual Employee Relations reports and supply accurate data on request.
• Organise committees, commissions and meetings with trade‑union representatives.
• Draft minutes of HR and Trade Union Delegation meetings.
• Assist in the follow‑up and management of disciplinary cases, ensuring compliance with labour laws.
• Monitor legal developments, gather new labour‑law and social‑security directives and produce analytical memoranda.
• Contribute to the improvement of working conditions and employee motivation initiatives.
• Participate in drafting, reviewing and updating HR policies, procedures and company guidelines.
• Support union elections, collective bargaining and other social processes.
• Assist the Senior Manager in interactions with the Labour Inspectorate, Ministry of Labour and other authorities.
• Manage disciplinary hearings, residence and work‑permit processes for expatriates and provide protocol assistance to the Executive Committee and VIP guests.

Required profile

• University degree in Law, Human Resources, Social Sciences or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in HR, employee relations, labour law or social dialogue.
• Strong knowledge of Congolese labour law is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining confidentiality.
• Team‑player with a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office – Excel, Word and PowerPoint.