About the role
This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their Employee Relations career. Whether you're already working in ER or you're a HR professional who finds themselves drawn to investigations, case management and complex workplace matters, you'll join a high-performing team where Employee Relations is genuinely valued. Working alongside specialist ER, Employment Law and WHS professionals, you'll gain exposure to a breadth of complex issues that would be difficult to access in many generalist HR roles, setting you up for future progression into more senior ER and workplace relations positions.
Key responsibilities
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Partner with leaders to provide practical and commercially focused advice on employee relations case management
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Manage performance and conduct matters
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Handle workplace grievances and investigations
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Interpret workplace policy and employment legislation
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Coach leaders through people-related challenges
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Manage a varied caseload while building trusted relationships across the organisation
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Work on change and organisational initiatives
About you
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Previous experience in a dedicated Employee Relations, Workplace Relations or Industrial Relations role
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Experience managing investigations, grievances, performance and conduct matters
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Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation
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Confidence advising and coaching leaders
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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The ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment
About us
This role sits within a specialist Employee Relations team within a mature People & Culture function with dedicated teams across Employee Relations, Employment Law, Work Health & Safety, People Partnering, Organisational Development & Learning, Talent Acquisition and People Systems. You'll work closely with experienced ER Consultants, Employment Law specialists, WHS specialists, People & Culture Business Partners and senior business leaders.
Benefits
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14-month maximum-term contract
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Hybrid working environment
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Exposure to complex ER matters
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High-performing specialist ER team
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Strong mentoring and development opportunities
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Established career pathways within People & Culture
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Convenient inner-city Brisbane location
If interested, please reach out to jessica.harris@tompeople.com
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