Industrial Relations Business Partner
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Relations Business Partner to join our team. The successful applicant will work closely with our HR Managers and the broader HR team to advise managers and leadership on industrial relations and employment matters.
The role is hands-on, requiring a pragmatic approach to employee relations, industrial agreements, and compliance with employment laws.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide accurate advice on employment contracts, enterprise agreements, and modern awards.
* Coach and support line managers on performance management, counselling, and disciplinary action.
* Participate in and lead investigations pertaining to employee relations issues.
* Support enterprise agreement negotiations and respond to industrial action.
* Provide training to Managers, Leaders, and employees on ER matters such as Union Right of Entry and acceptable workplace behaviour.
* Assist with the review and improvement of current HR policies and procedures.
* Provide support in redeployment, termination, and redundancy processes.
* Maintain employee records and associated HR systems.
* Proactively coach and mentor other HR team members.
* Contribute to the accurate delivery of monthly HR reporting.
Requirements:
* Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations/Employment Relations, Employment Law or a similar qualification.
* Proven solid experience in industrial relations management within the construction, mining, and/or engineering industries, within a contracting environment.
* Comprehensive understanding of the industrial relations framework and the ability to interpret legislation and case law.
* Experience working with unions and responding to claims and disputes.
* Experience interpreting industrial instruments and drafting employment-related documentation.
* Solid data analysis skills to identify trends, issues, and corrective actions.
* Ability to solve problems and analyse complex information towards a commercially sound outcome.