Employee Relations Manager
This is a standout opportunity to shape the future of workplace relations as an Employee Relations Manager. You'll provide strategic support in managing complex employee matters, shaping industrial relations outcomes, and ensuring positive engagement across the business.
About the Role
In this role, you'll influence how the business approaches key ER/IR initiatives and be seen as a trusted advisor to leaders, HRBPs, and key stakeholders.
You'll lead key initiatives, coach people leaders, and contribute to progressive workplace practices. If you're looking for a broad, fast-paced role where you can make a real difference, then read on.
Your 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.
Your Qualifications
* 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.
About Your Career
You'll have opportunities to progress to Senior ER/IR roles in line with performance and career goals, supported by structured development plans and project ownership.
Our team values your growth and offers top of market remuneration, flexible work arrangements, and exposure to high-trust relationships with HR and business leaders.
We foster a supportive culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and psychological safety. If you're passionate about making a real impact in workplace relations, we want to hear from you.