Employee Relations Specialist

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia KPMG Full time

Employee Relations sits within our People & Inclusion division at KPMG and plays a key role in ensuring our people are treated fairly and in a way that is aligned with KPMG's values of Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together and For better.


Your Opportunity


This role will play a key role in providing Employee Relations support to the People & Inclusion division and the rest of KPMG.


You will be instrumental in:

  • Leading investigations into complex Employee Relations cases (bullying, discrimination & harassment, sexual harassment etc).
  • Providing accurate and timely Employee Relations advice to P&I and the broader firm in relation to conduct management, performance management, grievances, employee entitlements and compliance with legal obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and other workplace laws including awards.
  • Continually uplifting the Employee Relations skill set of People & Inclusion Business Partners through a training program and 1:1 coaching.
How are you extraordinary?


You are an experienced workplace investigator who has high attention to detail and a robust understanding of leading a procedurally fair investigation.


You have a deep knowledge of Employee Relations and an ability to provide strategic advice on Employee Relations with a strong focus on risk (including legal, well-being and reputational).


You are driven to contribute towards a fair and safe working environment where KPMG values and our Code of Conduct are central to what we do.


Your Experience
At KPMG, we want you to come as you are and bring your whole self to work.

To be considered for this opportunity, we will highly value:

  • Experience working as a workplace investigator within any industry.-
  • A strong working knowledge of workplace laws including the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), awards and other employment legislation.-
  • Demonstrated attention to detail.-
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence and present your ideas with impact.-
  • A strategic focus to all Employee Relations matters while prioritising continual improvement.-
  • Exceptional relationship and stakeholder management skills.-
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritise multiple tasks appropriately, effectively lead projects and manage time effectively across a wide variety of tasks and projects.
    What we offer you


KPMG are proud to be one of the first organisations in the country to be certified as a family friendly workplace along with several of Australia's biggest employers.

Being certified recognises us as a workplace that supports families in all areas such as parental leave, family wellbeing and flexible working.

We believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities.


KPMG has a decade-long, proud commitment to Indigenous Australia, as demonstrated by the achievement of an Elevate level Reconciliation Action Plan.

We are consistently recognised as an employer of choice for women, and our inclusive culture promotes the development of our people irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability.


We believe that our business plays a distinct and vital role in helping solve important social and environmental issues; and use our unique skills and expertise to help create positive and lasting impacts for our communities.


We offer rewarding careers for outstanding professionals, ongoing learning and development opportunities (including the new KPMG Transformation Experience Program), a collaborative and inclusive culture, and flexible and agile work practices that focus on our people's wellbeing to drive innovation and entrepreneurship.


Additional Information:

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.


Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently.

Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back.

You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work.

We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks.

Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

**_ At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us._

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