Principal Employee Relations Advisor

apartmentRobert Walters placeBrisbane calendar_month 
Our client is seeking a Principal Employee Relations Advisor to join their Human Resources team. This role is pivotal in developing and delivering effective industrial and employee relations practices aligned with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.

You will be instrumental in supporting the achievement of organisational culture and people experience outcomes, providing specialised advice and practical assistance to resolve complex employee relations issues.

What you'll do:

As a Principal Employee Relations Advisor, your role will be multifaceted. You will provide expert advice on public sector employment relations legislation, helping to shape our client's approach to industrial strategy. Your ability to develop strong relationships with external stakeholders will be crucial, as you'll work closely with unions to foster a collaborative approach to employee and industrial relations.

You'll also play a key role in educating leaders within the organisation, building their skills, knowledge, and confidence in handling employee relations matters. Additionally, you'll prepare high-level discussion papers on complex employment relations issues, assisting in dispute resolution when necessary.

  • Provide advice and practical support to internal customers including human resources teams, senior leaders, and managers.
  • Act as a key advisor for public sector employment relations legislation.
  • Assist in the development of an employee relations and industrial strategy.
  • Develop and implement processes for a collaborative relationship with external stakeholders.
  • Manage the interface with the union to facilitate a collaborative approach to employee and industrial relations.
  • Educate and coach leaders in the organisation to build skill, knowledge, and capability in employee relations matters.
  • Prepare high-level discussion papers and briefs on complex employment relations issues.
  • Assist in the resolution of any industrial disputes.

What you bring:

As the ideal candidate for the Principal Employee Relations Advisor position, you bring a wealth of experience in applying your knowledge of legislation, industrial awards, agreements, and instruments. Your proven track record in developing effective industrial and employee relations policies speaks volumes about your capabilities.

Your ability to act as an advocate in tribunals showcases your commitment to fairness and justice. Your exceptional communication skills enable you to deliver high-level advice while effectively negotiating with diverse audiences. Your experience working within a multi-disciplinary HR team and your ability to build productive relationships will be invaluable in this role.

  • Experience in applying knowledge of legislation, industrial awards, agreements, and instruments.
  • Experience in developing industrial and employee relations policies.
  • Ability to act as an industrial advocate in tribunals and other forums.
  • Experience delivering high-level industrial and employee relations advice.
  • High level communication skills including presentations, negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Proven experience working in a multi-disciplinary HR team.
  • Ability to build productive relationships with team members, stakeholders and unions.
  • Experience in case management and resolution of workplace issues.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is committed to promoting, supporting and encouraging respect, equity, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of their business. They are proud advocates of inclusive and flexible workplace practices which they believe are essential in creating safe, positive and productive work environments for everyone to enjoy.

All reasonable support and access requirements will be accommodated to the extent possible, in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Robert Walters Australia is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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