Employee Relations Specialist
- Location:
- Perth CBD, Western Australia, Australia
- Posted:
- 8th October 2024
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 2893241
- ER Opportunity
- CBD based
- Permanent
An opportunity for an ER Specialist has risen to provide comprehensive advice and support to the HR team and business leaders on a wide range of employee relations matters. This role requires a proactive and solutions-focused individual with a strong understanding of employment legislation and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert advice and guidance on individual and collective employee relations issues, including disciplinary and grievance matters, performance management, absence management, and organisational change.
- The ability to conduct thorough and impartial investigations into workplace complaints and concerns, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes in line with relevant legislation and company policies.
- Critically review investigations conducted by HR Business Partners and other colleagues, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Develop and deliver training programs on various ER topics to enhance the knowledge and skills of HR team members and line managers.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners to proactively identify and address potential ER risks and develop strategies to promote a positive and productive work environment.
- Keep abreast of legislative changes and emerging trends in employee relations and contribute to the development and review of HR policies and procedures.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including union representatives, to foster constructive dialogue and effective resolution of workplace issues.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Solid understanding of employment law and its practical application in the workplace.
- Extensive experience in conducting workplace investigations, with a demonstrated ability to gather and analyse evidence objectively, interview witnesses effectively, and produce comprehensive and well-reasoned reports.
- Proven ability to provide sound, impartial advice and guidance on a range of ER matters.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills with a focus on achieving positive outcomes.
- A proactive and solutions-oriented approach with a strong bias for action.
- Experience in reviewing and providing feedback on workplace investigations conducted by others.
- Experience in developing and delivering ER training programs.
- Experience in dealing with unions and collective bargaining.
What you need to do now
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