ER/IR Manager at Adecco Group

, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Workplace Relations, Industrial Relations, Employment Law, Disciplinary Matters, Performance Management, Grievances, Investigations, Fair Work Commission, HR Policy Development, Labour Hire Licensing, Training, Stakeholder Management, Union Interaction, Compliance, Risk Management, Executive Counseling

Industry

Human Resources Services

Description

ER/IR SME & escalation point for strategic & operational advice Manage workplace relations practices for candidates and associates Provide timely ER/IR support and guidance to stakeholders Key Responsibilities • Lead the IR/ER function in providing expert/specialist advice and support on IR/ER matters to enable best practice and compliance, particularly in areas of industrial relations and employment law • Set and drive the workplace relations strategy in partnership with the business • Review and appraise the results of the workplace relations activities and ensure compliance • Counsel senior executives and management on upcoming and current workplace relations matters • Maintain appropriate communication between various teams and functions including supporting sales and attending client meetings • Manage and advise on: o Disciplinary matters o Performance management o Workplace complaints/grievances o Attendance and Absenteeism o Rates, conditions and award interpretation o Bullying and harassment o Investigations o Claims with the Fair Work Commission and Employment Relations Authority • Represent the Group at the Fair Work Commission, Australian Human Rights Commission, NZ Employment Relations Authority and any other relevant body or industry association • Assist with the development of templates, policies and guidance to ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements • Management and reporting of group labour hire licencing and portable long service leave requirements • Training the business on ER/IR topics and identify opportunities with process improvements • Ensure appropriate escalation of issues and matters requiring approval Skills and Experience • Relevant service industry experience including suitable experience in advising on industrial and employment relations issues • Tertiary Qualification in Bachelor of Business, Human Resources, Legal or related field, or recent relevant industry experience • Ability to work in a fast paced, pressured environment and solution orientated • Sound written and oral skills with the ability to present and profile information to clients and internal stakeholders • Demonstrated experience in a mix of blue collar and white collar industries and interactions with unions and the RCSA • Expert knowledge and experience of contemporary HR practice, employment law and industrial instruments in Australia and New Zealand

Responsibilities

This role serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and escalation point for Employee Relations (ER) and Industrial Relations (IR), managing workplace relations practices and providing expert advice on compliance and strategy. Key duties include leading the IR/ER function, counseling senior executives, and representing the group in various tribunals and commissions.