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Title: Employee Relations Business Partner
Salary: $130,000 + Super (flexibility for the right person)
Type: Permanent
Location: Essendon Fields | Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 WFH)
👋Who are we?
We're partnering with a leading national organisation that employs thousands of people across Australia in a fast-paced, operational environment.
With a collaborative Workplace Relations team, strong internal support, and a genuine focus on developing its people, this is an opportunity to join a business where Employee Relations is valued as a true business partner, not just a reactive support function.
You'll be joining an experienced team that enjoys sharing knowledge, mentoring one another, and tackling complex workplace challenges together.
😊Who are you?
You're an Employee Relations professional who enjoys variety, building relationships, and helping leaders navigate complex people matters.
You're confident managing ER cases from start to finish, but equally comfortable asking questions, collaborating with senior colleagues, and continuing to develop your technical capability. You're pragmatic in your approach, communicate well with operational leaders, and aren't afraid to challenge constructively when needed.
You'll likely bring:
- 3-5 years' experience in Employee or Workplace Relations
- Experience managing investigations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and performance issues
- Exposure to Fair Work matters and employment legislation
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements
- A collaborative, down-to-earth approach and willingness to learn
🤸Day to day
No two days are the same.
You'll partner with leaders across a large operational workforce, providing practical ER advice while managing a diverse portfolio of workplace matters.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing end-to-end employee relations casework
- Conducting workplace investigations
- Advising leaders on performance, misconduct, grievances, and disciplinary matters
- Supporting Fair Work Commission matters, including unfair dismissal and general protections claims
- Interpreting Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and employment legislation
- Building positive relationships with union representatives
- Supporting enterprise bargaining activities
- Delivering ER training and coaching to leaders
- Contributing to policy development and continuous improvement initiatives
🧰What's in your toolkit?
- Employee Relations or Workplace Relations experience
- Strong knowledge of Fair Work legislation
- Experience managing investigations and complex casework
- Confidence partnering with operational leaders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- A practical, commercially minded approach to ER
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
✨What's in it for you?
- Join a highly experienced Workplace Relations team that genuinely enjoys mentoring and developing its people
- Exposure to a broad range of complex ER matters and Fair Work Commission cases
- Opportunity to build your Enterprise Bargaining experience
- Work alongside experienced legal counsel and senior Workplace Relations professionals
- Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility where needed
- Modern Essendon Fields office with free parking
- Clear opportunity to continue developing your technical ER capability
🚀The Bottom Line
If you're looking for a role where you'll gain exposure to complex workplace relations matters, work alongside experienced mentors, and build your career in a collaborative team, this is a fantastic opportunity.
You'll be trusted to own your work, supported when you need it, and challenged in all the right ways as you continue to grow your Employee Relations career.