Senior Employee Relations Consultant

Posted 26 August 2024
Salary160k-180k base
LocationSydney
Job type Permanent
DisciplineHuman ResourcesLegal, Risk & Compliance
ReferenceBH-15374

Job description

  • Tier one, global business
  • Solid culture | Hybrid working.
  • BAU with special projects
  • White collar experience.



Client Details

With a large and diverse workforce nationally, our client is recognised globally for their innovation; technological innovation and in their business operations and workforce management. 

They have a designated function to support and guide the business through the ever-changing landscape of IR/ER and critical to this is the appointment of an experienced and competent IR/ER Professional.

Expertise in Fair Works in critical.



Description 

The purpose of this role is to deliver practical employee relations solutions to drive compliance, risk reduction and positive employee/business outcomes by providing strategy, advice, education and coaching on a broad range of employee relations and industrial relations matters across the business.

The role does this by partnering with other teams within People and Culture (including HR Business Partners, People Services, Rewards, Talent Acquisition) or leaders within the business to achieve positive ER outcomes, as well as building centralised processes and systems to enable scalable solutions to be retained in the organisation’s memory.

The role also may vary from time to time, lead advocacy services up to and including conciliation for employment related matters in industrial tribunals (such as unfair dismissals, general protections, and stop bullying claims), including disputes in the Fair Work Commission.

The role primarily supports all business units within the portfolio and also provides support (to a lesser extent) to its subsidiary companies.

This role reports to the Senior Director and will contribute to broader thought leadership in all ER/IR strategy and activities, including IR reforms, application of industrial instruments and employment related legislation, bargaining strategy and negotiations.


Profile
  • Proven experience within an ER specialist or ER Lawyer role and/or HR operational experience in a fast-paced environment with proven employee relations experience.
  • Experience of managing medium-high risk ER cases to conclusion.
  • Good understanding and application of Fair Works and recent IR/ER Reform.
  • Strong communication and listening skills, being comfortable in coaching, advising, and influencing managers dealing with ER issues.
  • Ability to assess risks and make fair decisions that meet the needs of the business.
  • Ability to influence management decisions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to quickly develop a rapport and strong working relationships across all levels.
  • Good commercial understanding and a genuine interest about the business.



Job Offer

  • Global footprint
  • Solid team culture and leadership
  • Hybrid working (3 in office)
  • Immediate start
  • An organisation committed to nurturing organic growth

 

Contact details - ashleyduffy@future-you.com.au