ER/IR Expert

Description

• Providing high level strategic and operational advice to the business leaders on employee/industrial relations issues including the identification of risks, initiatives, trends and contemporary best practices;
• Keeping abreast of the industrial relations legislation, regulation and policy changes and ensuring the leadership teams understand the practical application of such developments.
• Partnering with Projects and leaders to ensure sound ER/IR practices are maintained consistent with the organisations ER/IR framework, across multiple jurisdictions and industries.
• Drive governance and consistency across ER policies, templates, and processes, ensuring alignment with legislative, EA and company standards
• Managing escalated critical business risks and developing and implementing approved IR/ER contingencies/plans to minimise the impact on the business;
• Providing support and guidance to HR Business Partners and collaborating effectively with HR Managers and Project leaders to continue to enhance the credibility, capability, and confidence of our function.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of ER-related leadership training and capability uplift initiatives.
• Proactively contributing to work winning, analysing approaches to tender, developing considered and tailored and advice and contributions based on research on wage trends, terms and conditions, industry or jurisdiction specific issues and other people-based considerations

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced IR/ER Professional to join our growing team. This position will involve travel throughout our projects in Australia, with the day to day role based in one of our metro city offices.

• Advanced communication skills and an ability to build sustainable and collaborative relationships with stakeholders in often in challenging environments.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• In-depth knowledge of labour laws, industrial relations frameworks, and employment regulations in Australia.
• A data driven approach to decision making and advice, adept at collecting, analysing and distilling a broad range of information to enable considered decision making in complex situations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of ER/IR experience in large-scale Resources, Energy, EPC or heavy industrial/construction projects.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure site environment with diverse workforce dynamics.
• Proven experience as an IR/ER or workplace relations specialist with exposure to complex industrial environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sound industrial relations principles, practices and their corresponding interaction with business performance.
• Enhanced problem-solving abilities, complimented by the discipline to ensure decisions compliment the overall business objectives
• Proven experience handling union negotiations, grievance procedures, and labour contractor management.
• Demonstrated experience in executing and driving strategies, business standards and practice to ensure compliance with statutory and government standards

Benefits

We are committed to providing our people with opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. By investing in their careers, we are not only supporting the growth of the engineering and construction industries, but ensuing Australia is well-positioned to deliver the nation-building projects that will enable a more sustainable future.

• A supportive team culture and environment.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs.
• Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
• Special offers on health insurance, salary packaging, banking, travel, groceries and more.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance