Experienced HR professional with a proven track record in the Human Resources/Industrial Relations sector. With a comprehensive background encompassing CV writing, general HR administration, HR/labour consulting, and lecturing, I bring a wealth of expertise to the workplace.My passion lies in fostering positive relationships between employers and employees, ensuring mutual understanding and satisfaction. Having overseen an HR department in a unionized setting, I successfully managed a team of over 50 employees, proficiently handling a wide array of HR generalist duties.During my career, I have collaborated with diverse clients and employees spanning industries such as medical, security, food, health/beauty, automotive, accounting, and logistics. My responsibilities have included chairing hundreds of disciplinary hearings, facilitating productive discussions with unions, drafting and issuing written warnings, managing retrenchment processes, navigating grievance procedures, managing and running monthly payroll, recruitment, and providing day-to-day HR support services. I also have extensive knowledge of CCMA and Bargaining Council procedures, ensuring compliance and resolution in complex HR matters.