Opportunity to work within a Global and Regional environment
Great Place to Work Certified - 2022
Flexible work practices, award-winning benefits
This is a 15-month fixed-term contract
Change lives for the better.
Johnson & Johnson is a name that everyone is familiar with. It is a company that has touched the lives of people of all ages and is synonymous with excellence, quality, and innovation in healthcare. We have more than 250 operating companies in 57 countries employing over 119,000 people, all with the same vision......"Caring for the world, one person at a time".
If you value innovation, shared knowledge, caring touch, and are passionate about the joy and freedom of movement, you'll find J&J a place to do great work.
And we want you to join us.
THE OPPORTUNITY
How you can help.
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies in Australia is recruiting for an Employee Relations Consultant to join the Employee and Labour Relations team on a 15-month fixed-term contract. This role is a parental leave backfill position.
This role will be responsible for providing employee relations support to employees and other key stakeholder groups. The Employee Relations Consultant will partner closely with HR business partners on all employee related issues and serves as a subject matter expert on employee relations matters across Australia and New Zealand.
The right candidate will have demonstrated experience in end-to-end management of complex employee relations matters, including grievance and misconduct investigations, and performance management. Previous experience in interpreting and advising on employment/labour laws is preferable.
What you'll do .
Your key responsibilities will include the following:
Advising and managing employee relations cases, including in relation to disciplinary matters, performance management and grievances
Reviewing and updating employee relations policies to ensure compliance and alignment with legislative changes
Drafting and reviewing employment documentation
Manage workplace investigations for a range of matters
Supporting employee and labour relations project work including in relation to risk management, compliance, and process improvement
Qualifications
ITS ALL ABOUT YOU
To be successful, you will have already gained extensive experience in a similar capacity. You demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within our matrix business locally, and regionally/globally. You have a demonstrable history of developing strong business partnerships and successful collaboration. Further requirements include:
Relevant qualifications in Industrial Relations, Law, Commerce
A track record of experience in HR or Employee Relations experience within Australia and/or New Zealand
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of employment and labour laws
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of attention to detail
Ability to undertake self-directed research and work autonomously
Previous experience in employee relations in a common law jurisdiction is desirable
Experience or understanding of the NZ employee relations framework would be highly beneficial
Full-time (38 hours per week)
Closing date: Tuesday, 14 th of February 2023
Being part of Johnson & Johnson can change everything, including YOU
Great Place to Work Certified– 2022
Great Place to Work Certification recognizes employers who create outstanding employee experience. The certification process is recognized worldwide as the global benchmark for identifying outstanding workplaces.
Johnson & Johnson - Australia and New Zealand was certified as a Great Place to Work in ANZ in its first year of participation.
Johnson & Johnson is an equal opportunity employer who supports inclusive, flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes persons with disabilities, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, diverse age groups, diverse sexual orientation, and gender. We are committed to working in partnership with and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations by recognising and respecting the diversity of cultures, identity, heritage, languages, lores, and social and spiritual systems practiced. We draw pride and strength from you, your colleagues and the world we care for—all backgrounds, beliefs and the entire range of human experience—coming together to bring health to billions.
As a leading global healthcare provider, Johnson & Johnson has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccine Policy in Australia which requires all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to commence work, unless they have a valid exemption.
Agencies please note: Johnson & Johnson's Talent Acquisition team is managing this recruitment assignment directly. We'll reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. We appreciate your respect for this process.
Overseas based candidates: This role is only open to candidates with the appropriate work rights/visa for Australia or New Zealand. For those with temporary visas, it is company discretion as to whether we can consider your application.