Employee Relations Manager/Specialist Role
In this senior position, you will provide strategic support in managing complex employee matters and shaping industrial relations outcomes.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading key initiatives, coaching people leaders, and contributing to progressive workplace practices.
You will work closely with a Head of ER/IR who is known for mentorship and career development.
This role offers a broad, fast-paced environment where you can develop your skills and gain exposure to policy development, enterprise bargaining, wellbeing, investigations, and regulatory risk.
You will also present reporting insights to executive and board-level stakeholders.
Progression to Senior ER/IR roles is available in line with performance and career goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and coach on complex ER casework and conduct investigations.
* Deliver training on workplace behaviour and sexual harassment policies.
* Advise on flexible work, award/EBA compliance and emerging IR issues.
* Represent the business in mediations, conciliations, and hearings.
* Contribute to the negotiation and implementation of EBAs.
* Build capability of HRBPs and people leaders through tools, coaching and frameworks.
* Deliver ER/IR actions in line with the People Strategy and Annual Plan.
* Lead compliance initiatives and maintain ER/IR reporting for executive and board audiences.
Requirements:
* Admitted legal practitioner or tertiary qualified in Employment Law.
* 3+ years of experience in employment law or employee relations in a national/Federal IR framework.
* Strong case management and investigation experience.
* Confident delivering training and advising senior leaders.
* Skilled in policy development and EBA interpretation.
* Excellent verbal and written communication.
* Able to manage multiple ER projects and compliance obligations.
* Experience in a unionised or multi-site, matrix environment is highly desirable.