Responsibilities and Key Duties
* Strategic Labour Relations: Develop and execute a comprehensive labour relations strategy aligned with Apple's overall business objectives to foster a positive and productive work environment.
* Union Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for union representatives building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships based on mutual respect and understanding.
* Collective Bargaining: Lead and manage the negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements ensuring outcomes that support Apple's business goals, customer experience and employees' needs.
* Disputes: Support the management and resolution of disputes and workplace issues providing advice to leaders and the People team.
* Strategic Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and the broader organisation on implementing projects and initiatives in compliance with local legislation.
* Compliance & Legal Risk Management: In partnership with HR Legal, ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws, regulations, awards and collective bargaining agreements in Australia and New Zealand.
* Reporting & Analysis: Track and analyse key employee and labour relations metrics, providing regular and insightful reports to leadership on trends and issues and opportunities for improvement.
* External Representation: Represent the company in interactions with labour authorities, unions and other external stakeholders.
* Training: Develop and deliver targeted training programs for LOB leaders equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage labour relations dynamics.
* Team Mentorship & Development: Provide mentorship to a team of Employee & Labour Relations professionals to anticipate and deal with potential Labour issues.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience leading industrial relations in a large organisation including leading complex collective bargaining negotiations and fostering productive relationships with unions and employee representatives.
* Expert in interpreting and applying enterprise agreements and awards with a deep understanding of the Fair Work Act and related employment legislation.
* Proven ability to manage and resolve complex employee relations matters, including conducting thorough and impartial investigations.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders and work streams; demonstrated ability to organise, plan and prioritise tasks effectively.
* Exceptional leadership and influencing skills demonstrated by the ability to inspire action and drive positive change across diverse teams.
* Ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate effectively with multiple functional and business partners across multiple countries.
* Outstanding communication skills, including active listening, clear and concise writing and compelling presentation abilities enabling effective communication at all levels.
* Tertiary qualifications in Law, Business or another relevant discipline.
* Proven experience navigating the complexities of a large international and matrixed organization with a strong understanding of HR / ELR principles and practices.
Key Skills
Administrative Skills, Facilities Management, Biotechnology, Creative Production, Design And Estimation, Architecture
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