The position will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s Head Office, Suva and will report to the General Manager Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead an efficient and effective industrial/employment relations as measured against the performance management system (Business, Customer, People and Technical):
• IR&ER services budgeting and budget management;
• Plans completed - Industrial and Employee Relations Plan (EIRP);
• Develop Strategies in accordance to the Employment Relations & Industrial Plan (EIRP).

• Effective employee and industrial relations services provided:

  • Maintain relationships with Employees, Unions and Ministry of Labor;

• Negotiations and agreements with Unions;
• Log of Claims;
  • Consultation and evaluation of IR & ER implications;

  • Professional IR/ER services and advice to internal customers.

• Compliant IR & ER:
  • Compliance audit - IR & ER;
  • Advisory services on IR & ER compliance;
  • Improvement in compliance;
  • Improvement in competence levels;
  • Reduction in IR & ER issues/disputes/lost time;
  • Reduction in IR & ER related liabilities;
  • Manage workplace compensation;

  • Manage/Facilitate/Record Transport Committee Hearings.

• Informed Management and Board in relation to IR:
  • Monthly statistical reports – IR & ER issues and status reports;

  • IR & ER risks and liabilities e.g. outstanding issues; possible lost time and actions;

• Display and encourage EFL image and value standards demonstrated at all times.
• Ability to think beyond the box and make decisions;
• Ability to find new ways of doing things through process innovation.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Shapes and Manages Strategy The ability to; understand the reasons for decisions and how they are related to their work, understand the work environment and identify issues that may impact own achievement and contribute to team planning, draw on information from a range of sources and to use common sense to analyze what information is important, anticipate issues that could impact on tasks and identify risks and uncertainties in procedures and tasks that are all important for this role.

Achieve Results The ability to monitor progress against performance expectations in ensuring deadlines are met, communicate outcomes to General Manager Human Resources and HRSBA Managers, apply and develop capabilities to meet performance expectations, demonstrate knowledge of new programs, products or services relevant to the position, work to agreed priorities, outcomes and resources and be responsive to changes in requirements are fundamental to this role.

Build Productive Relationships The capacity to; build and maintain relationships with Team members, other Teams and colleagues, share information with Team members, seek input from others, contribute to Team discussions and ensure that others are kept informed, maintain an awareness of personalities, motivation and diverse qualities, treat people with respect and courtesy and an ability to act on constructive feedback.

Exemplify Personal Integrity and Self-Awareness An ability to; listen when own ideas are challenged, provide accurate advice to colleagues and to check and confirm the accuracy of information prior to release, take responsibility for mistakes and learn from them, acknowledge when in the wrong, seek advice and assistance from General Manager Human Resources and HRSBA Managers when uncertain. Engage with risk by providing accurate information, seeking guidance when required and reporting potential risk issues to General Manager Human Resources.

Communicate and Influence Effectively A demonstrated ability to; structure messages clearly and succinctly orally and in writing, focus on gaining a clear understanding of others comments by listening and questioning for clarity, check that own views have been understood, listen to differing ideas to develop an understanding of the issues that are essential in this role.

Other Key Competencies include:

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of human resources policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting. Ability to identify issues, analyze and formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations on complex human resources policy and development issues. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

INNOVATION MANAGEMENT: Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) is fully committed to fostering an innovation culture, which is stated as one of our core values. EFL is reinventing its approach to adapt to such dynamic business environment by stimulating and unleashing the creative potential of every individual employee at every level to provide innovative solutions to organizational challenges resulting in better customer experience. This can be achieved by developing our people and nurturing them through an embedded innovative culture where they can combine productive resources to develop effective business processes for improved service delivery. The incumbent must foster innovation at its best.

Key Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Management/Public Administration/Human Resources and Employment/Industrial Relations undertaken from a recognized Tertiary Institute or relevant postgraduate certificate;
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the Human Resources/Employment Relations/Industrial Relations role will be an added advantage;
• Knowledge of Pay Global system will have an added advantage;
• Very well versed with all operating software and applications.

EFL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER