Employee Relations Specialist

Job description

• Full-time| 3-month contract | working on site | could lead to longer term opportunities
• $60 - $70 per hour + super  
• End-to-end case management | Award interpretation

About the company:

An education body based just south of the city are looking to engage a Employee Relations Specialist on a 3 month contract to support their HR team through a busy period. You will be reporting directly in the Head of HR and working alongside the wider HR team. You will be expected to manage ER cases end-to-end, a strong background in ER is required. This position is to start ASAP. The role is full-time on site.

Your key responsibilities include:  

• Case manage, investigate, and advise on employee issues and industrial relations matters in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement, Fair Work Agreement, industrial instruments and policies. 
• Build relationships with a diverse portfolio of stakeholders and be a proactive HR support  
• Manage end-to-end employee relations issues
• Responsible for the provision of accurate and specialised advice given to all levels including senior management on policies, procedures, and the EA and relevant legislation 
• Assist with projects in the people and culture team, support change management in the organisation. 
• Responsible for the improvement, development / implementation of People and Strategy policies and procedures. 

You will have the following:  

• Tertiary qualifications in HR or other related field and several years’ experience. 
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations
• Demonstrated experience working in a compliance driven environment
• Extensive experience in EA interpretation
• Sound understanding of employment law and relevant legislation. 
• Sound knowledge and ability to interpret relevant legislation, Enterprise Agreements and HR Policies and Procedures. 
• Confidence and experience in complex case management
• Proven experience in interpretation and application of Industrial Instruments. 
• Understanding of the legal and political context. 

Benefits:

You will be joining a supportive team in a great location; they are close to public transport. You will be awarded the opportunity to learn and develop with the team.

If you are interested in this role please APPLY with your resume and cover letter, addressed to Alice Rimmer at Charterhouse – alice@charterhouse.com.au 

At Charterhouse, we embrace, and value, diversity of culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation, and gender identity. On behalf of our client, we promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome unique contributions of all people; to embrace and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills, and contributions to the workplace.