Lead, Employee Relations Governance

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Your Role

At IAG, we're powered by purpose and driven to make the world a safer place. We're looking for an experienced Employee Relations professional to take a lead role in shaping how we meet our legislative, industrial, and compliance obligations across Australia and New Zealand.

In this role, you'll lead the development and implementation of governance frameworks, policies, and strategic initiatives that ensure compliance with employment laws, enterprise and collective agreements, and internal policies. You'll be a trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters, driving policy development, managing change, and supporting key people and culture activities like embedding legislative changes, providing strategic ER advice to the business, and reviewing policies and procedures.

You'll work closely with our internal legal team, partner with leaders across People & Culture, and stay ahead of external regulatory trends to ensure we remain compliant and future-ready. Your work will directly influence how we engage with our people and support our leaders – while proactively managing organisational risk.

If you're ready to drive high-impact projects, influence strategic outcomes, and help shape the future of employee relations in a purpose-driven, fast-paced, trans-Tasman organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your expertise to where it matters most.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Gadigal Country (Sydney).

About You

• Seven or more years' experience as a senior ER / IR practitioner in a commercial organisation of significant complexity.
• Degree in Law - desirable
• Experience in project and change management including cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience working in an agile environment, exercising good judgment with incomplete information
• Strategic mindset – able to anticipate issues and take an active approach resolving them
• Courage and ability to challenge and influence stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience coaching and upskilling leaders and HR practitioners
• Proven ability to actively keep abreast of changes in external environment and translate into internal environment
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across whole of function and broader group to reach common approach
• Relevant tertiary qualifications – Degree in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Law
  
  

Applications close Wednesday 20 August, 23:59pm AEST.

Make sure to discuss all internal applications with your current manager before applying.

With IAG, you'll have access to:

• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance
• 5 myLeave days per year on top of annual leave
• Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex
• Industry-leading 20 weeks paid parental leave, available from the day you start, for both primary and secondary carers
• Dedicated career growth programs, including the award-winning IAG Academy
• Discounts on every day and special occasion items
• Great employee network communities
• Award-winning recognition and reward program
• employment type eligibility criteria apply
  
  

About Us

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That's not just words. It's our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.

We're ready for you. Apply today.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHuman Resources
• IndustriesInsurance

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